Half Hit
2nd Shift Brewing

16 oz can pours a deep brown-black with a small cap of fizzy light brown-colored head that fades to a thin layer and leaves a good bit of lacing. Smells of dark roasted malts, with some faint woody and earthy notes. Very rich and deep flavor of roasted malts and cocoa notes and a slight spice and extra depth added by the cinnamon. Dark and red fruit notes are also present alongside a small sweetness and a notable woody/smoky character. Medium body and low carbonation feel with a slighty syrupy and very silky mouthfeel. Flavor fades into a slightly burnt flavor with a mild but suitable level of bitterness.

This is honestly one of the better stouts I have tried. Very well put together and simultaneously interesting and crushable. Would buy many more times.

Sampling a cellar temp 16 oz can poured into my snifter. Date stamp is hard to read, looks like 12/2021.
the beer pours a dark cola brown to black coffee color with a creamy beige head of 2.5 cm. This foam fades slowly to a sturdy surface covering, taking quite a long time to recede. I get some windowpane lattice on the glass as it fades and I take sips.
Aroma is some light bakers chocolate mixing with a little hot cocoa note, but definitely more dark chocolate than sweet. Intertangled in the nose is a bit of spicy and earthy cinnamon. Not artificial cinnamon here, so dont think Big Red notes. I dont get any hop character on the nose.
First sip reveals a medium body with fine tingly carbonation, beer drinks nice with smooth texture.
Flavors is similar to what the nose predicts at the start of the beer. I get some dark chocolate and roasted malts mixing with some cinnamon warmth coming through on the finish. I dont get any hop character and the abv is as expected hidden.
Nice easy drinking stout with a balanced cinnamon addition that doesnt overpower or create heat in the beer. Im enjoying this one tonight.