Oh yes, it's a malty monster alright, a real nice surprise and one of the most interesting beers I think that I've ever had. It's a spectacularly good looking beer, with a deep, deep, mahogany red color and a small, but perfectly formed head. It's one of the best combinations of hop backbone, alcohol and malty sweetness I can recall. This will not appeal to everyone, but it certainly does to me. Aroma is caramel and the taste follows. The alcoholic finish is magnificent with taste, strength...