Solid blackness, nice lightly toasted tan head, looking very nice.
In the nose: A lot of coffee in here, rich, herbal, earthy. Very nice, with chocolate malts just behind.
In the mouth: A little bit of fruit, cherries and berries pop up to match the mighty malt. Mouthfeel is a little thin for the style, and could really use some richness and thickness. Flavor's good, but it doesn't feel right without the weight. I could say more, but I'd rather not depress myself further by dwelling on the inherent flaws.
Finishing out the bottle (yeah, I don't drain pour), I remain disappointed. Definitely not worth what I paid for it. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
(There's a whole lot of gobbledygook on the label, in tiny type, but I'm going to skip it.)
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