8

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

Sample at the taproom during the "Taproom Grand Opening" event on 01/24/2015. Pours a brown-black color with a medium foamy light brown head that recedes gradually to a film. Sticky small patches of lacing on the glass. Roasted malt, chocolate and chili pepper in the nose. Full-bodied with flavors of burnt malt, dark chocolate and subtle peppers. The finish is malty up front with a slow peppery burn on the back end. Pretty nuanced and enjoyable overall.