Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Tap at the brewpub - dark brown, nearly black pour, with a thick, lasting dark tan head - creamy and medium bodied - robust, dry, roasty - quite a bit of dry cocoa - moderately bitter black malt - coffee - some sweetness develops late to balance - end a tasting much like bittersweet chocolate, with a light touch of smoke - nicely done.