Jet black
was the beer, opaque, and crowned with a quickly receding tan head. It
had a malty aroma with deep notes of dark fruits--quite mild given the
strength. The flavour proved to be quite interesting and not mild at
all, with some heavy malty sweetness, raisin elements, and with a whiff
of peat smoke that really sealed the deal. Bitterness was also well
represented, particularly at the back end, where espresso and cacao
flavours lurked. And, the stuff was boozy, but not oppressively.
This
was really a lovely ale--warm, flavourful, and multifaceted. A great
buy--well worth the $11 bucks I paid at the bar. Not as bitter as some
Imperial stouts, but built around some lovely tastes.
Rating: 9.0 out of 10.
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