It's been said: "You never forget your first girl" I don't if that's a universal truth, but I can attest to the fact that St. Pauli Girl Dark Beer does leave a long lasting impression. This is one righteous dark beer. I first experienced this brew in the early 1970's and it remains a perennial favorite. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it an honest 8. It's very smooth, has a distinct "German taste", and finishes well. SPG Dark is much better than its "blonde sister", a fact which I've discovered to be true of most beers offered in light and dark themes. Good stuff!