Tuesday, 16 February 2016

My Bitter Birthday--Big Black Voodoo Daddy

The final installment of My Bitter Birthday is the second installment from Meadville, PA's Voodoo Brewing Co. This one, which goes by the moniker Big Black Voodoo Daddy, is a bruisingly strong imperial stout. At 12% alcohol, a single 12oz bottle is not to be taken lightly. According to the label, there is a punishing IBU count of 74 to boot.

BBVD is a jet black ale that pours with a fluffy off-white head. It has a fairly powerful malt nose that is studded with hefty cocoa notes. To my tongue, this jumbo stout is packed with chocolate and sweet coffee elements, and is potently malty. Toward the finish, strong coffee bitterness is in evidence.

BBVD is a strong ass beer, but also a cultured and well-crafted one. A touch too sweet, perhaps, but lusciously flavourful. I'd like hops to play a bit more assertive role through the body of this beer, though, to elevate it from very good to excellent.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.

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