Stone City Ales’ version of Black is Beautiful is a 10% imperial stout that raises money for the Black Luck Collective. This beer, brewed in Kingston, is a take on the original recipe from San Antonio, Texas’ Weathered Souls Brewing Co.
Sold in 500mL bottles, Stone City’s BiB is an extremely dark, almost black ale. It pours with a thin layer of tan head. It has dark chocolate and café mocha aromatics, supplemented with more than a whiff of booziness. The flavour is sweet and malty, with cocoa and coffee elements. In addition, there is a sticky molasses vibe and a bit of espresso bitterness to punctuate the finish. The beer has a thick, almost syrupy mouthfeel.
Another impressive rendition of the BiB formula, Stone City’s take is sweet and ferociously strong. I’d have liked a bit more balance (less sweetness and more bitterness), but that’s about all I have to whinge about.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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