Flashlight shows a hazy mahogany color, with decent head retention; smells of tart cherries and dark chocolate. The taste is semi-sweet with a strong dark chocolate presence on top of subtle smoky malts and tart but not puckering note of cherries lingering way in the back; body is smooth and full. The finish is crisp and lightly astringent, some very subtle herbal hops can be detected, but the bitterness almost zero. Overall, it’s exactly as advertised, adding some great flavors into a stout while retaining balance. The cherry was a great use of tartness in a beer, adding a nice level of complexity without hijacking the experience.
