Enticing as it poured, with a lovely darkeness showing just a hint of ruby as the sun caught it. Sadly the head was gone almost as quickly as I could place the can down on the counter. A metallic tang worked the edge of my nasal consciousness but yielded to a pleasant aroma built of roast barley, gentle chocolate, a whisper of soy sauce and faintly in back a pillowy sweetness I associate with oatmeal. I will say in advance defense of this beer that I have been spoiled of late by big, bold, rich, decadent stouts. I tried to keep that in my thoughts as I sipped this thin almost watery offering. It was not bad but really underwhelming. It does provide a well executed roastiness and the chocolate notes are fall in between dark and milk, which I like. I understand that this is a session stout but neither the oat nor the malt gave it enough buoyancy for my preference. It just felt thin. My favorite parts become diluted by lack of body and the carbonation has nothing to push against so comes through as more of a lackluster tanginess than a bite. I know Ive not made this sound good, but it isn't all bad. It would be a stout you could have a few of on a hot day or, and forgive me if I've used this in the wrong context, a sauna stout.