Apperance: The beer is very dark brown, almost black. The head is beige, compact and leaves lacing. (4) Aroma: The smell is mostly smoky, heavily roasted malt. Coffee and grilled sauseges. (3.5) Taste: A sweet taste, port, smoked meet and coffee in the taste. The bitterness is a bit raw. (3.5) Palate: Rather much carbonation, a dry finish. (3.5) Overall: Well, not a bad beer at all, possibly could my bottle have improved by storing it. (4)