Saturday, 18 January 2020

Triple Play Fan Pack: Blackburne Imperial Stout

Named in honour of Lena Blackburne’s Baseball Rubbing Mud which is used to treat MLB baseballs, Original No. 3 Blackburne Imperial Stout is a 9.7% ale made by Toronto’s Left Field Brewery. Sold in 355mL cans, the beer is black with a thick tan head.

The beer has a rich roasted malt aroma accented with chocolate and leather notes. Blackburne has ample kick, with a warm-as-hell booze bill and loads of sweetness. It’s a bit woody with some mocha and dark fruit up front and tobacco and dark roast coffee nethers.

Strong and robust, Blackburne Imperial Stout is a beefy entry in the panoply of Ontario dark ales. It’s a bit sweeter than would be my ideal perhaps, but it’s outsized and flavourful.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.

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