They call this a dark ale, but it borders on a porter. Ruby brown color allows only faint hints of light through. A large brownish mousse like head tops the beer and slowly shrinks over time but always maintains a layer that leaves sticky lacing down the glass. A coffee and cocoa forward aroma built around a conservative use of roast barley. A light nuttiness rises out of the blending of these components. The body is enjoyably on the heavy side of medium and has a creaminess that is only chopped off by the hops used. The tongue enjoys much the same as experience as the nose. Wittle more chocolate comes into it and the nuttiness explored in greater depth. The coffee and coco remain the forward flavors. I enjoyed this one.