No Soft Goodbyes
Birds Fly South Ale Project

Poured not too hard from a tall can into a snifter glass, forming a ton of brown head on top of a cola brown base. Smell is dark fruit, very Russian Imperial stout. Taste is similar, with a bit more molasses, chocolate, and malt at first. As it warms, it becomes more dark fruit. Mild carbonation remains after the pour, light to medium bodied. Not sure it tastes much like its description, and not too great for $10 a can.

L: Poured from a tallboy can to a pint glass. Had a dark brown / almost black color and a thick, opaque consistency. There was a massive, tan-colored, very long-lasting head. Pretty good lacing.

S: A decent, but not spectacular, aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, milk and coffee.

T: Tasted of a bit of milk (a subtle presence), a decent bit of chocolate (not bad, but it needs a bit more), a lot of roasted malt (a very solid backbone), and a tinge of coffee (a very fleeting ingredient). This is one of those flavors that's a little bit on the underpowered side. It has its good aspects. Not bad, though.

F: A good amount of carbonation with a smooth finish. Medium-bodied.

O: An uneven beer, but it has some decent qualities. Worth a try.