Morimoto Black Obi Soba Ale
I'm not really sure what style this is supposed to be so I am going to rate it on it's merits alone. Pours a deep coffee black with red undertones. Head is thick tan that melts slowly to very heavy, sticky lacing which covers the entire glass. Aroma is subtle but burnt malt and sweet nuts. Taste is also subtle...beginning with toasted malt then moving to burnt malts and then a nutty taste. A touch of carmel with hints of coffee seem to find their way onto the tongue as well Caramel nuts and burnt malt tastes linger in the mouth long after you swallow. Roasty-toasty goodness. The mouthfeel is rich and tingly with a slightly bitter or biting carbonation. Clean and fresh and very flavorful. Very drinkable as well because it is actually very, very light for a dark beer. I enjoyed this one and will definately pick it up again. In some ways it reminded me of a really good Black & Tan