Oat (Imperial Oatmeal Stout)
Huge thanks to JohnGalt1 for sending this little beauty as an extra in a recent trade. Thanks, Toby! 2007 Vintage Pours a thick deep black with a very thin tan head on top. This becomes just a ring around the edge, but it leaves some nice-looking lacing rings behind. Smells of cocoa beans, bitter coffee, sourdough bread, with a slight nutty scent. The mouth is silky smooth and creamy. Hints of carbonation-bite tickle the tongue, but overall, she's creamy. There's a sharp twang on the first few sips, reminding me of sourdough bread. This gives way to a nice bitter espresso mixed with creamy oats and chocolate flavor that is splendid. The alcohol presence is still quite there after a few years in the cellar. I'm feeling happily buzzed halfway through this bomber. Very good stout. Get some if available.