On tap, The Brick Store, Decatur, GA, USA. $6.00
The beer arrived in a thistle type glass, as black as night and with about a quarter of an inch of dark, mocha colored, highly pitted, dense foam being supported by the upper surface of the beer’s body. What I first notice is that when I lift the glass to get a good whiff, it appears as though the glassware has an unusually thick or dense foot. Closer inspection suggests that it is actually the sheer density of the liquid inside the vessel that is causing this illusion. This is literally one HEAVY beer, and I don’t recall recently experiencing anything quite like it. Like Mike said, you can almost feel the mass of the ingredients in the glass!
The aroma is powerful with plenty of burned malts, mild hops and the requisite chocolate, toffee and espresso hints. The mouthfeel is certainly thick, but it does not overpower the beer. The alcohol is certainly present, but again is in good balance. Nothing is too much, everything is well put together and constructed.
This beer grows on you as you consume the glass and I found this increasingly drinkable considering the ABV and the style (not known for its ease of consumption).
All in all another spectacular offering from CO.