Aroma: “Moderate floral hops dominate. Light coffee roast underneath. Grassy hops with a hint of citrus and mint. Dry cocoa/chocolate, almost dusty. Alcohol evident.”

Flavor: “Very roast-forward espresso and sweet dark chocolate. Bitterness is firm and a touch harsh. Borderline black IPA territory. Chocolate flavor is medium strong, lingering into the aftertaste.”

Overall: “Drinkable, but more malt sweetness and richness would balance the combination of roast and hops bitterness. Kind of like a Cascadian IPA without the aroma-hops character to keep things in check.”