Pours a dark ruby brown with a shortly lived thin tan head. Very little left of the head as it disappears into a thin tan swirl floating on top. Spotty watery lacing.
Aroma is big on coffee with a hint of coca and dark roasted malts. I might also detect a hint of vanilla.
Taste is similar to the aroma. Starts out mild and works into a nice blend of dark chocolate and coffee. A hint of vanilla lingers on the palate and is semi-sweet in the finish.
Medium body with medium carbonation. Milky and smooth with a bit of a watery finish for the mouth feel.
Overall a tasty brew. The coffee and the coco flavors are well balanced and makes this a very enjoyable beer. Goes down easy, but would also make a nice sipper in front of a warm fire on a cold night.