At Drowned Valley Brewing having the second beer on a flight of four. Dark brown color but not totally opaque. Small amount of red light shines through. Small sniffer glass doesn't allow much aroma but alcohol is definitely present. Oh yes! Alcohol is present. Seems stronger than 7.9%. Flavor brings a pungent ripe prune. Dark fruity taste is good but the exhale of alcohol is unusual. Reminds me of a strong alcohol dark wine on the finish. Not that bad ale but I probably won't have another.