On tap at SDBC; dark, reddish brown in color. Aroma of coffee, toffee and cocoa. Flavor had alot of coffee in it; perhaps more than any other I have had of the style. Also some caramel, nuts and cocoa; but not too much. Slightly watery.

Sample at the brewpub. Pours dark brown with a medium thin and creamy tan head that recedes slowly. Thin sheet of lacing on the glass. The aroma is sweet malt and molasses with a touch of nuts. Medium, smooth body with flavors of malt, nuts and mild chocolate. Touches of hops are present at times as well. The finish is sweet and malty and leaves behind a nutty aftertaste. Decent overall.

On draft at San Diego Brewing Company. Thick lacing, head like little pools of cobwebs. Slight vinegar & nuttiness in aroma. Mild/average flavor.

On-tap at SDBC. Pours dark brown with a crisp, tan head, nice lace, great retention. Smells light and roasty malty, slightly nutty. Tastes roasty malty, slightly sweet, slightly sour, some nutty flavor. Medium body, crisp carbonation.

On tap at SDBC. Pours a deep dark amber/brown hue. The nose is that of roasted chestnuts, and it has really nice retention and prickly carbonation. The flavor is extremely malty, with hints of molasses and smooth hops balance. The end is crisp and flavorful. This is a very good brown ale!