José Martí

This is beer review number 600. Yippee! Pours opaque with two inches of frothy, thick, tan head. Retention is outstanding: similar to watching paint dry. Reminds me of an IPA in terms of the texture of the foam. Aroma is roasted malt hidden behind a huge blast of chocolate that I believe is a touch bitter yet, seemingly not dark in nature. Coffee plays a role too, it just nicely compliments the chocolate. No hops. Taste allows all the scents from the nose to come through as flavors. Creamy chocolate, a touch of coffee, and a bit of roasted malt all seem to play together like they have practiced for years. Light carbonation on a beer that is mildly creamy while medium bodied. Alcohol slightly zings the palate. Sometimes beers overly impress, much more so than you expect. This beer is exactly that. I actually wasn't looking forward to a beer this evening as nothing really captured my taste buds mentally, once I cracked this open, I figured out what I wanted. Enjoy!