There have been some beers that have been able to fit that fabled style that I love so much so well. Sam Adams Thirteenth Hour Stout, Ommegang Art of Darkness, Buffalo Belgian Stout and Allagash Black. This one takes its attempt but implies some bitterness from the roasted malts which is quite delicious. While we still get some dark fruits like raisins, currants, dulce de leche bread, banana and chocolate in the backbone. There is some espresso with Irish vanilla cream or marshmallows, butterscotch vanilla and toffee mixed in there. Some bitter earthy hops join the crusade. Sweet and Bitter….this is damn good. While the balance is pretty decent, it still allows you to know that there is some other flavors. Therefore you can taste most of the flavors separately as you go on. LMAO!!..if Monks can see visions of God and Saints…They might as well see glimpses of Yetis and Sasquatches too :P. Belgian and Stout fans…definite pick up here :D…Delicious dessert beer here. Perfect pair with something sweet.