A thinnish stout with a wonderful aroma of big, roast coffee. The flavor is a lot more subdued than the smell, in line maybe with the regular Velvet Merlin, though I found myself wishing for some more body. The roastiness flirts with the edge of being burnt, but falls on the right side of the line, and the quality of the coffee flavor is excellent. A very easy beer to drink.

Smells like a Tootsie Roll with coffee. Light taste, light body. Smooth.