Valiant ebony-hued Imperial Stout (with lofty 10% alcohol volume and sinewy viscous richness) seeps gummy black licorice and chewy anise goo deep into insistent coffee-roasted black chocolate malting to cookie dough center. Syrupy sugared molasses sweetness contrasts ashen tar bittering that affects subtle bourbon-port wining as well as minor cocoa nuttiness and soft espresso niche. Glancing dried-fruited black cherry, blackberry and fig snips add depth. Heavy mocha influence allows tertiary carob, chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and vanilla illusions to swirl beneath.