I've never really liked chocolate stouts. Brad once exposed me to Youngs Double Chocolate Stout and it was like someone tipped cocoa powder down your throat. Anyway. This stout is nothing like that! The chocolate in this stout is very subtle indeed. The stout is bitter and sweet and quite hoppy. Really nice actually. I couldn't drink too many of them - as it's an acquired taste - but I'd be pleased to find it. Great bottle