A rich mahogany color with near perpetual head retention, smells of cherries, caramel and lightly roasted grains. The taste is crisp and spicy malts woth some fruity cherry and plum flavors in the background and a medium body. The finish is long and moderately bitter, with spicy, herbal hop notes blending with spicy, toasty, lightly bitter spices, perhaps cinnamon or cardamom? Overall, it’s a very enjoyable beer, and perfect for winter evenings with friends, I’d recommend this beer to anyone.