Kitsch-y oak-aged Belgian-styled ’09 dark ale boasts barleywine-spirited complexity. Candi-sugared cinnamon, vanilla, and dried fig expanse elevates compost-wafted cola-hued oak-chipped full body. Bruised orange sweetness and mild grapefruit rind bittering never ransack dark-spiced brown-sugared cinnamon-toasted uprising as cherry-pureed raisin-fig souring juxtaposes toffee-like rum-doused stickiness. Tertiary cookie dough, buttered pecan, and almond illusions cake everlastingly creamy molasses-chocolate-cocoa malting.

On tap, robust cola-hued dry-bodied Belgian wit/black beer merger leans towards darker side. Sharp chocolate nuttiness fends off hop-roasted black coffee bittering and wood-burnt charcoal tarring before candi-sugared crystal-malted cherry puree, prune, and plum illusions provide sweet counteractive splendor. Bourbon warmth mellows cocoa nibs-informed mocha finish.

Though lacking distinct character, cascading brown-bodied tan-headed Belgian-style dark ale (with yeast speckles) retains heartiness. Medicinal candi-sugared dark-fruited intrigue fades into fleeting cinnamon-spiced chocolate midst. Sour wildflower honey acerbity upends ginger-clove nuances as well as underutilized citrus peel bittering.

Middling opaquely russet, musty barnyard-scented medium body pits initial honeyed candi sugar rush against ester-y cherry tartness, cork-y grape-skin dryness, and soured prune uprising. Oncoming metallic pecan astringency mires faint barleywine finish and drenches oak-y backdrop.

Nearly headless mahogany-hued dark ale not far removed from dry ‘black beers.’ Sweet chocolate tongue, toasted barleymalt crevice, and chalky cocoa bitterness coalesce alongside burnt cedar embellishment. Black licorice vies for backspace inside full-bodied islander.

German-styled dark brew combining red ale sweetness with stout-like mocha richness. Chocolate malts offer assistance, but assimilation to Deutschland remains unresolved.

Dark roasted coffee aroma enhances dry mocha bitterness promptly countering rich chocolate malt creaminess. Lactose-aided  blood-thickened cocoa sourness happily avoids acidity.

Complex cloudy amber-hued ale gathers sweet yeast upsurge and chocolate malt stint to counter subordinate tar-like bitterness. Tangy orange notes and dark nut remnant expand full-bodied nature before watery consistency softens carbolic flow.

Soft-tongued cola-hued porter-styled dark ale layers sweet chocolate malts atop almond-hazelnut-chestnut serenity. Roasted barleymalts, toasted hops, and dried fruits caress the lucid midst.

Earthen reddish-hued dark ale with moderate fruit tartness and superb malt-hop blend. Mellow, relaxing, and refined without becoming too sweet or overbearingly strong.

Zesty fruit-scented berry-ridden dark ale renders polite hop bite and unobtrusive malt sweetness. Not nearly strong or resilient enough but easily quaffed.