On tap at alehouse #1 - Pours almost black but very deep dark brown with a nice tan head. Aroma is of roasted chocolate malt and some coffee. Flavor is much the same with a little unexpected smokiness. On the palate this is much thinner than I expected and seemed a touch on the watery side. Nonetheless a nice brew though and it was most excellent on cask...

On draught at Ale House #1. This Jay character knows his stuff! His Anastasia Russian Imperial Stout last year was pretty darn good. This beer is very dark brown with a thin off-white head. Aromatic malt and coffee in the nose. Medium-bodied and very smooth, with the smoked character nicely understated. Roasted malt and coffee flavors are intertwined with a bit of sweet chocolate. The finish is soft and smooth with malt and a touch of floral hops. Very enjoyable.

Dark brown with a small thick brown head. Chocolate and coffee aroma. Flavor of sweet roasted malt, coffee and chocolate. Full bodied and very drinkable.

pours dark brown almost no head. Chocolaty, slight smoke aroma. Taste is smooth, slight smoke, creamy, full mouth feel, very drinkable