Spent an enjoyable couple of hours drinking this stout. To me, a good stout is like a good scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey or any other spirit you linger with. It's a sipper, something you don't slam and grab another. You read a chapter, and have a sip, have a long conversation, etc. It's high alcohol, and you save calories and a stable location for it, but it is the depth of flavor that is the attraction. Stouts are so much better than IPAs in my opinion. And, this one is a good one.