<i>On tap in Irvine.</i> Pours the color of maple syrup with a light ruby tinge. A medium white foamy head quickly diminshes to a thin layer of white sea froth. Some fresh black cherry and almond notes waft from behind a laid back oat bread aroma. Wow, the flavor and texture wakes me up and takes me by surprise. Plenty of small bubbled effervescence sereade the malt and hops duet. Feature performers include loads of toasted walnuts, medium roast Columbian coffee, and a bitter, dry hoppy finish. Final smack of black cherry on dark whole wheat toast.