Caffè Americano

Purchased this last year at this time. Probably drinking past prime as I am sure the coffee is a mere shadow of former glory. An inch of deep mocha, almost brown, foam creates an inviting appearance. Opaque. Frothing as it recedes, having great retention. Lacing is there as well. Aroma of roast, coffee/espresso, chocolate and sweet creaminess. Hints of vanilla dance to the tune as well. Taste is fantastic. Roasted malts mingle with roasted coffee. Chocolate is joined by cream and vanilla in the finish. Bitterness playfully lingers from the usage of dark malts an possibly how the coffee was used. Pleasant, balanced. Big body with a great creaminess on the lips with each sip. Light-medium carbonation as it doesn't need much. Leaves residual sticky sweetness on the lips but is not cloying, surprisingly dry. Hidden alcohol. I am impressed with this beer. More than expected. Pleasant surprise. Complex but gentle. Would have this over and over again. Enjoy!