Apperance: The beer is black with hints of brown, the head is beige, small, leaving no lacing. (3.5) Aroma: The smell is from burnt toast, fresh ground dark coffee. (3.5) Taste: The taste is somewhat sweetish, brown sugar, dark fruits, dark bread, but with a good bitterness, coffee and cocoa beans. (4) Palate: Medium low carbonation, soft, medium body, a dry finish. (4) Overall: A very pleasant stout, I dare say. (4)