Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

On draught at the brewpub, this is the January selection in Elevator’s "PHD" program. The beer pours a murky dark reddish-brown color with a thin light beige head that diminishes quickly to an outer ring. Sticky patches of lacing on the glass. Aroma of smoked malt and hops. Medium-bodied with a smoky character and flavors of chocolate malt and earthy hops. The finish is smoky and malty. Above average overall.