Draft. A pitch black beer with a rim of brown head. The aroma is sweet malty with light notes of roasted malt. The flavor is sweet with strong notes of roasted malt as well as lighter notes of sweet malt (pilsner or the like), leading to a bitter finish. The body is thin.

Small tan head atop a clear chestnut body. Aroma is moderately sweet, dark chocolate, caramel, light orange and cherry. Taste is underwhelming, especially after the inviting aroma -- mildly sweet, watery roasty chocolate, finishing roasty with trace of cherry and earthy bitterness. Medium body.

<b>Date:</b> 10/12/1996<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewfest, Newport, OR<br /> <br /> very dark brown, scant head, strong chocolate malt aroma, rich chocolate flavor followed by a roasted explosion leading to a slight roasted induced bitterness <br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 7/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 5/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 5/10; <b>Overall:</b> 16/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.6/5.0<br /><b>Score:</b> **4<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <i>The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.</i><br />

On tap at Bridgeport, Portland. Black with disappearing tan head. Sour dark malt aroma. Again, a bit carbonated which gave it a thin feel in mouth. Nice liquorish flavour, bit of smoke, choccy liquorice, still excellent despite the lack of fullness in mouth.

Tap@Bridgeport. Good one. Really well balanced and moreish. Teases the tongue. Toasty caramel, bread, dry finish, well done.