Delivers on the name! Flashlight shows almost no light, and head retention is strong. Smells of coffee, dark chocolate, herbal hops and black cherries. Tastes heavy, smoky malts with a kick of coffee and floral hop bitterness. Thick, creamy mouthfeel carries the flavors around the mouth as a smooth, dry, toasted bread finish develops and stays forever, almost as if by magic. World-class stout.