Starting with a nice aroma of hazelnuts and cocoa nibs, this dark had little to no carbonation, foam or head retention. Malty sweetness of roasted malts, chocolate, hazelnuts, and hops blended well together along with a hint of lactose that gave it a creamy mouthfeel. The bittering was just right: not overpowering the overall flavor of the beer and letting the other ingredients come through in spades. The aftertaste was smooth and clean with a slight residual sweetness.