Great Lakes Blackout Stout
Nice looking beer. Pours a deep flat black color, with a nice big white head. Aromas are a bit smokey, with notes of burnt coffee, and bitter chocolate. Flavors are dry, and surprisingly bitter. There is a bitter coffee like quality, some cocoa, and a creamy dark sweet sugary taste on the finish. Pretty nice RIS. Not very complex, this is pretty straight forward. Mouthfeel seems a touch light for a RIS, but it's still above average. All in all? A nice representation of the style. Needs a bit more body, but it's still an enjoyable and very drinkable RIS. I received a few bottles of this in BIFs, thanks everyone!