Stoudt's Fat Dog (Imperial Oatmeal Stout)
Poured from a 12 oz bottle, bottled 02/07/10 A - Pours dark black with visible notes of reds and browns. Billowing mocha colored head with good retention and loose lacing. S - Big roasted malt aroma; espresso and cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and a little alcohol in the nose. T&M - Silky and velvety smooth; slightly creamy. Huge roasted malt flavor. All of the nose elements appear in the flavor; espresso, cocoa and bittersweet chocolate...very earthy. Alcohol is present but only in the background. Malts hang around in the finish. D - 9% well within style guidelines, and very drinkable due to not a lot of "warmth" in the feel. Very enjoyable and not too heavy.