Very nice looking with a lovely clear copper colored body, plenty of lacing and a permanent spotty head across the surface.
Heady, warming alcohol ester sweetness in the nose, all of which is reflected in the taste, but without either the harsh sweetness or alcohol that one might expect.
Mouthfeel is light considering the style. Lack of syrup adds to the drinkability, but this still drinks close to the 12%.
It’s a big beer, but has a smoother edge than some of both the alcohol content and the style. Certainly mega-sweet, but pretty much as I was expecting. You’ll need to like the style to enjoy this, otherwise it may be a bit of an effort.