Aroma: “Strong, rich malt aroma with caramel, toast, and underlying chocolate. Dried fruits. Toasted malt aroma with hints of molasses, caramel, sweet dried fruits (prunes, dates), and sweet chocolate. Virtually no hops aroma.”

Flavor: “Rich caramel and chocolate in the flavor. Almost like a Tootsie Roll. Moderate strong sweetness up front that slowly fades into a moderately dry finish. Slight moderate bitterness and a bit of alcohol warmth help balance as well. The toasty malt flavors dry out the finish.”

Overall: “Very rich but clean and not overwhelming. Easy-drinking, roasted-malt, complex lager. Pleasant dark fruit notes. Gives the perception of a big strength beer. Nice balance and flow of flavors.”