During a crisp fall afternoon, my brother came by to play some cards and watch a little football. Seemed like a perfect opportunity to split a 500mL bottle of Bellwoods Brewery’s Bring Out Your Dead 2018. This imperial stout is an 11.4% brute aged in cognac barrels. It’s a black brew with a thin tan head.
Brother’s thoughts: potent
grain aroma coupled with a lot of molasses and a bit of
chocolate—smells complex and tasty. The beer has a flavour palate that
is close to the nose, though with more bitter coffee notes. Doesn’t
actually taste as strong as it is. Brother’d buy this for himself as a
treat, but it’d never be a regular occupant of his fridge.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
Stout
Man says: Massive booze and wood aroma features a sticky molasses vibe.
The mouthfeel is thick and syrupy, channeling a warm and sweet flavour.
The beer blends classic barrel-aged elements with some notes of
leather, cocoa, dates and raisins, and a shock of booze.
A fine ale with some bluster, this stuff is grand as long as you have someone to share it with.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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