<b>Date:</b> 11/16/2007<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewpub<br /> <br /> black, fine tan head, specks of lace, roasted malt aroma with dark chocolate and a touch of citrus, slick creamy body, rich dark chocolate flavor, touch of roasted, growing butterscotch sweetness brings out the chocolate and prevents much bitterness from offering balance, touch of bitterness in the finish, desc: This dark ale derives its color and flavor from barley malt roasted to the point of burning. Highly hopped for bitterness.<br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 6/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 7/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 6/10; <b>Palate:</b> 6/10; <b>Overall:</b> 12/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.1/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 8/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> *4<br />