Sam Adams Black & Brew Coffee Stout

Okay, I broke into the Sam Adams Winter Classics variety pack and few days before my self-imposed cutoff date of November 1st...but I think you'll forgive me. Black & Brew is a 5.8% ABV coffee stout. It pours with a one finger head, and is a dark brown with reddish highlights. The coffee taste from the Sumatran beans dominates the taste, but there are hints of vanilla and a little caramel as well. I suspect this may be based on their cream stout; it has its thick, creamy richness and the understated hoppiness. I think this will be one of my go-to beers for the holidays