It's been a while since I did the first 2 in this pack.. Derf's Secret Alt and Dark Night in Munich. But this is an Imperial Stout.. and the Bruins just won, leading 2-1 in the Cup. So fuck it.
an 8.9% ABV Russian Imperial Stout. Crazy dark pour and a huge thick mocha head that just exudes bitter chocolate and coffee aromas. There's roasty notes, with some oak and rich plum/fig fruit notes. It's big, it's bold, it's smooth, it's creamy.. It's sweet and roasty/bitter chocolate all in one. There's some coffee in here, but it's bitter, black and takes a back seat. This is all about the roasty/charred earthy malts and chocolate notes. There's underlying dark fruits.. some black cherries and figs.. some licorice and anise. It's a classic RIS with the emphasis on the chocolate malts and ultra smooth without any noticeable booze heat. A shining example made even more impressive that it's from a homebrewer (yeah yeah, the label says he's been brewing it for 15 years.. but still!)
- - 8 Hops!
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