Well this one was a disappointment. I always appreciated Saranac's cheap, yet decent-tasting beer. At 9% abv this one might just need some mellow-out time like Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout, which I recommend cellaring for 18 month before consumption.
overall: 3.15
appearance: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | mouthfeel: 2.5 | drinkability: 3
Right after the pour the aroma starts with rich espresso followed by fruity, floral hops. The first aftertaste, however, is a bit chalky. What's up with that? The aroma is interesting to say the least, with biscuit (and almost cracker-like) malts with smooth chocolate. The flavor, however, is harsh like there's too much black grains, without much substantial flavor. The bitterness is unmatched by any tasty malts, leaving it unbalanced.
In summary, aroma=good, taste=not good.
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