A very good stout. Not as think as its imperial brother (the expedition). Still, roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and perhaps some vanilla. Velvety milk-chocolate aftertaste. Definitely some creaminess on the palate.

poured from a 12oz bottle inot a wide mouthed glass. aroma is very rich and chocolate-like. slight notes of roasted barley - but not overwhelming - which I prefer. minimal tan head that fades quickly and leaves lacing. Flavor is sweet and malty - very nice. chocolate is first as it fades, a sweetness takes over. no harsh finish, and very pleasant. palate is smooth and very digestable. overall, a beer that I would love to have year round - too bad is too darn hot in florida to drink this any time but Nov through Jan.

Bottle. Pours black with a creamy tan head. Smells very raosty, with hints of chocolate and coffee. Tastes thick and like roasted coffee beans, smooth and chocolatey, hints of vanilla and mabe some dark fruits. Sweet and creamy smotth, with a nice dessert aftertaste. Very good.

Bottle thanks to daknole. No batch number on the bottle. Pours with a dark brown head and a black body. Aroma of licorice, walnut brownies, florals, and milk chocolate fudge. Taste is chocolate, nuts, licorice, dust, followed by more nuts, fudge and strong anise and a light cheese taste with a bit of blueberry (or berry) chutney. Creamy mouthfeel with light bubbles.

Very nice stout. Always pours an opaque black with nice frothy head. The beer has a very creamy, velvey mouthfeel, which ushers in a dark & milk chocolate flavor, with roasted nuts and caramel. So easy to drink. Nice long finish.