So rich and flavorful. What's left to say. I actually thought it tasted like a stout at first. Then the sweetness came out, kind of nutty. Reminds me of a master chef who knows how to use a dozen different spices to develop a complex flavor that is more than the sum of its significant parts. I need to get another six pack and start drinking at 3 years.

Really nice right now. Drank this one somewhat chilled. Kind of a harsh bitterness in the background but plenty sweet and lots of flavor.

Much sweeter than I remember, though not in an unbalanced way. Tasted a lot of dried fruit. Reminds me of Jubilation Ale now. I think I like this one better fresh. Will see what happens after another six months.

Don't let this one warm up to room temp. Best at cellar temp <65.

A little disappointed, not quite what I wanted from an RIS. Kind of sweet, not completely black. Try chilled next time.

Better cold this time, more burnt sugar. But still very bitter when I look for a lot more sweetness from this style.

I loved it when about a year old but I don't like where the flavor is going. I kind of get the wet cardboard thing. Not sure how much to chalk up to my palate changing vs. the beer changing. Whatever the case, I'll look to finish off the other bottle soon or give it away. Maybe try this again in the future and drink it while I like it. I think that's the lesson here with beer that is aging.

Don't drink this fully refrigerated. It's all bitter chocolate and coffee roast. When it warms just a bit all kinds of complexity and sweetness come out. At the right temp it's beautiful.