Trail Dragger w/ Cocoa Nibs & Vanilla Beans
3 Trails Brewing Company

Middle of the road, THIN but incredibly drinkable (earning the "sessionable" label note). It looks like it looks. Plain ol' stout nose, no spice and nothing enticing nor off-putting. Zero burn or astringency despite the 9.9%. Strong coffee, but not overwhelming, as the only tone. Huge head which isn't actually too bad on its own. Like a Guinness which precipitates up instead of down. Definitely let it roll around in your mouth a bit--as it warms, it gets creamier, almost thicker. I want to drop a half-scoop of vanilla ice cream in it--it begs to be a little thicker. May try again. (12 oz can from a six-pack.) "Simple" describes it best, but it gets better as you spend time with it. Best drunk leisurely. I get what they're getting at here.

Pours black with a finger of dense foam. Head retention is great. Aroma is roasty, toasty malts with caramel, vanilla bean, and chocolate. Dense and semi-sweet. Flavor profile is caramel, molasses, toffee, vanilla bean, chocolate, and cocoa nibs with roasty, toasty, nutty malts. It's big and expressive. Mouth feel is velvety and decadent with a medium-thick consistency. Overall, very flavorful and decadent.

Draft. Reviewed from notes.