Poured clear with one inch of tan foam. Not much retention as the foam quickly becomes just a film on top of the beer. Nice spider lacing.
Aroma is complex and full of goodness. Alcohol/bourbon, sweet molasses, coffee, and a strong vanilla. Combination is candy for the nose.
The taste starts off with some sweet malt, followed in the middle by bitterness of the roasted/chocolate malt, and finishes with small chocolate, creaminess, and alcohol/bourbon. Slight alcohol and coffee aftertaste.
Medium carbonation and big mouthfeel combine with all the great flavors to form a smooth drinking brew.
Heard a lot about this beer and it met and exceeded my expectations. Stout drinkers take note and get yourself some. Enjoy!
"The roots and herbes beaten and put into new ale or beer and daily drunk, cleareth, strengtheneth and quickeneth the sight of the eyes." - Nicholas Culpeper