On tap @ Valley Forge Brew Pub. Poured a dark black with a reddish hue on the edges when held up to the light. Average to large brown head. Aromas of roasted malts, chocolates, light alcohol and a little smoky. In addition, light coffee and licorice comes through in the taste. Light bitter finish. Alcohol well hidden (listed on the their beer board as 8.7% not 7.9%).

Draft at the brewpub over Christmas. I had been waiting over 2 years to try this beer. Poured dark mahogany with a big tan head. Aroma of big malt, tons of chocoff, and finishing cherry, vanilla, and subdued oak elements. Dense palate, with great balance and complexity. This is a top notch Imperial Stout. My compliments to Michael, the VF brewer.

Poured an opaque black color with a medium sized tan head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of smoke, chocolate, roast, dark fruits, and light alcohol. Strong taste of roasted java beans, chocolate, smoke, nuts, black licorice, chalky mouthfeel. Seemed rather sweet and alcoholic though it was also just tapped today.

Very black. Sweet aroma. Coffeeish and chocolatey flavors - and generally dry and roasted. Not bad, but a bit astringent.

Draught @ Brewery: Smelled malty, fruity, and sweet. Poured dark black. Thick in texture. Small brown head did not last. Good lacing. Tasted like blueberry, which was likely a result of the complex malts. Easy to drink. A different take on Stout. Overall, one of the better beers I have had here in a while.