It's 8.7% abv. Not 7, not 8.8. This may be the best imperial stout I've ever had. The beers at this place are amazing. Very strong coffee flavours, perfect bitterness and alcohol.

Wow a monster beer. Blackest beer I have seen in ages. Dark brwn head very good retention. Absolutely no malt bitterness or astringency. Bittersweet chocolate and espresso flavors with a very big malt forward mouthfeel yet as smooth as silk. Dark caramel and toffee notes with a very creamy finish, fairly dry for style. Molasses and mocha residue after the finish. Huge Beere of amazing balance.

Tried on tap at Magnolia pub during strong ale month. Great pub/restaurant. Pitch black. Creamy lingering small bubble head. Roasty smell. Sweet malty rich aroma. Delicious.

Part of the strong-beer month tasting Aroma: Tons of chocolate and coffee Appearance: BLACK!!!! Flavor: Delicious chocolate, coffee, dark fruit and great hop flavor balance... yummmm. Palate: Silky smooth, lingering finish served at perfect temp and with just right carbonation. HIdes the alcohol very very well Overall: WOW! What an amazing beer definitely worth seeking out and watch out it is so good. In my opinion Dave Maclean makes absolutely incredible English Style Beers bar none... a brewer and brew pub a must visit in SF

On tap @ Magnolia poured a nearly opaque black with a small lingering brown head. Aromas of smoke, coffee, bitter chocolate and a hint of vanilla.Palate was mediuym to full bodied and smooth. Flavors of smoke, coffee, bitter chocolate and roasted malt with a smooth lingering bitter fin ish.