Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball (American Strong Ale)

I tried this at dinner tonight at Crane Alley in Urbana, which has an extensive beer list. The waitress described it as "very dark and hoppy." I was sold. The first drink hit me like a pillowcase full of wet sand. It was utterly delicious. The waitress nailed it - dark and hoppy. The color was a very dark brown, similar to a dark porter, and the flavor was deliciously hopped. I tasted spiced fruits and a slight copper finish. They actually have it on tap there, so you get a full pint. Fantastic.