Dimpled mug at the brewpub. Pours jet black with a thin, uber-creamy light tan head; nice sheeting lace. The nose is of sweet roasty malt with a lactose sweetness in support. Light to medium-bodied and super slick with a mildly sour finish. Sweet, dark roast, cocoa, lactic sweetness and a mild dark roasted bitterness at the finish. A nice stout and extremely quaffable for a beer at this ABV. I’d be surprised if the 8%, listed here, is accurate.

The oatmeal is really apparent in this stout, giving in a smooth, but sweet rich malt quality. There is also some nice chocolate and lingering coffee roastiness, and a small dose of dark fruits as well. Overall pretty thin and light bodied, with a slightly smaller finish than I was expecting

Sample at the brewpub. Pours flat black with a medium thick light tan head that diminishes slowly. Patches of lace on the glass. Aroma of roasted malts and coffee, along with a touch of dark chocolate. Medium, smooth body with roasted malt and hops flavors. Some coffee and dark fruit is present too. The finish is short and roasty with a lingering coffee aftertaste. Slightly above average overall.

10 ounce serving. Black with a thick brown head. Coffee, chocolate, and oats. in the aroma and flavor. A bit on the watery side. Good, but pretty basic.

Tap, brewpub, part of six pack sampler. Pour is dark brown / black with a tight tan head. Get the malty / oatmeal aroma immediately. Roast flavor, with a nice full, creamy body. Finish is sweet and sugar, but closes nice and quick.