beer_name: Stud Service Stout
text: On tap in a shaker pint glass at Winking Lizard on 1/29/11 Very dark in the glass. One finger puffy, tan head. Thin layer of retention and some lace. Smells really nice; simple, not fussy. Good showing of dry, roasted dark malts, Coffee grounds, bitter dark chocolate. Earthy overtones. Tastes comparably dry with maybe a touch less roastiness. Regardless, roasted, bitter coffee notes aren't lacking. Quite a bit of dry bitterness, actually. Not much for cocoa or chocolate (hints of chocolate as it warms). Very faint fruit notion - dark and tangy. Ample carbonation accents a gritty, medium-full feel. Fizzy carbonation but not bad for the style. Dry finish. Aside from the carbonation (in this case personal preference) this drinks just fine. Swirling helps retention and cuts down on the carbonation, too. The 3.1 abv is a plus as well.