7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can (3/23/26) from Beverage Warehouse. Opaque, dark brown with tons of sparkle, massive head with fair retention, splotchy, soapy lacing. Aroma is strong earthy, sweet grain with evergreen, sawdust and wet hay components. Taste is roasted earthy malt, vague anise. Smooth, frothy texture, soft carbonation, dry finish as taste. Taste is not strong but to style while I can't figure out if aroma is completely wrong or just odd and intriguing. Maybe both! Not bad for ABV but not a traditional Irish Stout.