pours a dark, dark brown with a fine mocha head, good retention, lace, and surface spotting. Oddly, this beer smells like mocha, chocolate, and sweetened coffee much like a milk stout and without any style characteristics - but it smells nice! Conversely, as there is nothing on the nose suggesting black IPA, there is nothing on the tongue resembling this sweetness, as the flavour is bitterly piney with hints of pepper and rind. With a medium body and fair carbonation, this beer otherwise feels style appropriate. I actually love the sweet stout aroma even if it is inappropriate, but though good, the taste isn't quite enough for me, but it is still enjoyable enough. Grade: B/B+