Tap at the bar. Thanks to ’Jim’ for randomly offering to pay for it. As he said, "Do you know how much money I had to spend to get rid of my last Ball and Chain?"

Unlike beerbill, I did notice a bit of chocolate, but I am not sure if it was really there or I only found it because I expected to find it. In general, I think a much better term to describe the general flavor would be dark roasted. Like beerbill, however I agree that the bitterness serves only as a finish and lacks any kind of independent character.

Growler filled at the Brick House. Pours a clear brown with a thin off-white head that lasted for about a quarter of the glass and left very little lacing. Light hoppy aroma with just a hint of malt. The flavor begins with some light malt and finishes with a sharp bitterness that is very similar to the pith of a grapefruit. In addition, the bitterness is mostly flavorless. The description from the brewer per their website and also from an email I received from them suggests there is a hint of chocolate. I did not detect any chocolate in my growler.