An intense combination of fresh-ground espresso, baker's chocolate and treacle coalesce on the nose with subtle and herbaceous hops and a spicy alcohol aroma. The palate finds strong flavors of fudge, coffee, penuche, and raisin pudding balanced by moderate carbonation and assertive German hop flavor and bitterness, while a finish of espresso and toffee lingers long on the tongue. 2015 U.S. Beer Open Championship Gold Medal Imperial Stout Category