4.4/5
AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
11.5 ounce bottle into snifter, bottled 2/2011. Pours opaque black color with a dense 2 finger tan head with outstanding retention that reduces to a thin lacing cap that lasts. Some decent lacing on the glass as well. Aromas of strong espresso, dark chocolate, caramel, citrus, and roasted malt. Very nice aromas here. Taste of strong dark chocolate, espresso, caramel, roasted malt, and a bit of vanilla. A good amount of bitterness on the finish that lingers for a good period of time with espresso, dark chocolate, and roasted flavors. Medium carbonation and fairly full bodied. Very smooth and creamy mouthfeel with no alcohol in the taste and a very slight warming on the finish; very well hidden. Very drinkable for 9.5% as well, with great balance. Overall, an outstanding imperial coffee stout, tons of great flavor and balance.
A fantastic imperial coffee stout. A little on the pricy side at $6 a single, mostly because the Shelton Brothers import it. I look forward to trying more from this brewery as well, I have seen a few around recently.
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