550 mL clear bottle, Arbor Beverage Depot, Douglasville, GA. $3.99.

Jet black and pours with a beautiful frothy, thick head. The head is almost a strawberry blond in color and is persistent. The overall aroma is sweet, with the predominant taste being sweet maltiness. There is very little bitterness. A really creamy, full mouthfeel and mild aftertaste completes the experience. The sweetness is definitely the major factor here.

Not a brutal stout like some can be, but a gentle, caressing brew that many will love.