Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5

Sampled on draft at the brewpub this beer poured a black color with a medium sized foamy light tan head that left good lacing. The aroma was malty, toasty, a touch smoky and had faint vague spices. The flavor was bitter and dryish with roasty malts, vanilla and vague dry spices. Medium length finish. Moderately full bodied and creamy. Disappointing.