beer_name: "Old Yeltsin" Imperial Stout
text: Pint glass This stout drinks very well and is pretty intense. It is extremely dark brown. Very dense. The head is a cinnamon brown color. Good lacing. The scent is a roasted espresso and not much else. Alcohol is also present. The flavors are a roasted burnt espresso. A chocolate flavor like flourless chocolate cake. Also a hint of anise. I drank this very slowly and as the time went on it mellowed and the anise stood out a bit more. There are some hops but this stout has a nice balance. The flavors are very powerful. There is also a sour finish to this stout. Many stouts have it. I usually am put off by a sour finish but on this stout I did not mind it. There is also an alcohol flavor present but it does not interfere with the enjoyment of this stout. It drinks well. It has a slight syrup feel to it. A more dense liquid than usual, but it does not feel heavy in the stomache as I first thought it would. Despite this and the high ABV it is a well crafted and enjoyable stout and I will definately order another one.