Over/Underberg
Fort George Brewery + Public House

Enjoyed on draft at Loyal Legion Beaverton, in a glass that looks like a nonic imperial pint bit is certainly not imperial.

Look:
Strong backlighting shows a clear red-brown body with red-amber highlights. The nitro tap creates a creamy head of tan foam that lasts to the bottom of the glass. No lacing, though.

Smell:
The nose is full of roasted malt with hints of dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee. There's no sign of the elaborate botanical payload, but I'll keep checking as the beer warms.

Flavor:
The taste is very much the same. Dark roasted malt, toasted wheat bread (not quite burnt, but close), black coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder. Very dry. Moderate bitterness and mild roast malt acidity through the middle. Finishes with a flare of coffee and a lasting undertone of dark chocolate. I am actively searching for botanicals and coming up almost empty-handed. Is that a trace of licorice on the breath? A speck of citrus peel? A dot of cloves maybe 5 or 6 molecules across? Shrug.

Feel:
The body is light-medium with creamy texture and a subtle astringency in the finish. Mellow carbonation like the softest rain.

Overall:
I'm a little conflicted about rating this one. It is a tasty and well-made dry stout. No question about that. But it doesn't really deliver what it promises.

Update: The last sips had a definite licorice/bitter herbs character. Follow-on burps confirmed the botanical presence. So Over/Underberg is not a total washout. But jeez, if you're gonna go to the trouble of adding flavors to a beer, why not make 'em a little easier to find?