Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
22oz bomber poured into a tulip. Pours an oily black with a massive dark tan head that leaves sheets of lacing on the way down to a small cap which lingers for the duration. The aroma is actually fairly similar to the non-espresso version, dominated by a malted milk ball aroma - tons of dark roasted malts and dark chocolate. I don't really get much in the way of coffee in the aroma, maybe a hint as it warms. The taste follows the aroma but definitely has more of the espresso. The initial flavors are semi-sweet dark chocolate and the dark malt backbone. The finish brings on a bit of the espresso with a lingering bitterness through the finish and a nice burn down the throat from the booze. The mouthfeel is spectacular - full bodied but very, very smooth. Completely decadent mouthfeel, like drinking a dessert. This is another great version of the yeti and one that I enjoyed. I honestly could have used more coffee in this one, but it's still a great beer.