This viscous, black beer’s fleeting tan head can’t hold in the rich, malty scents that escape from the glass: Bold coffee adds a roasty edge to strong dark chocolate for a mouthwatering, rich aroma. The beer’s espresso flavors wash over the mouth, carrying bitter chocolate and sweet caramel, which collect in the middle of the tongue. Dark raisin momentarily appears from behind the roastiness before drowning in the wealth of flavors. As the beer washes back, peppery spice emerges, then transitions seamlessly into an alcohol warmth that settles deep in the chest.
