Smells distinctly candy-like, like a Tootsie Roll with a faint whiff of anise, but it doesn't really translate to the flavor, which is dense and caramel with a drying finish. I don't know if this is really to the style -- no hint of Belgian spice at all -- but it was yummy.
Dry homebrewed IPA with a nice rye-like kick, although I have no idea if rye malts were used at all. Not syrupy in the least. Somewhat bitter all the way through, but not in a lingering way.