Overall Impression: A black beer with a pronounced

roasted flavor, often similar to coffee. The balance can range

from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced

versions having a little malty sweetness and the bitter versions

being quite dry. Draught versions typically are creamy from a

nitro pour, but bottled versions will not have this dispense-

derived character. The roasted flavor can be dry and coffee-like

to somewhat chocolaty.