Gonzo Imperial Porter
Paired with pepperoni pizza and the album Goddamnit by Alkaline Trio. I promise, music makes a difference. I keep reading about the awesome head on this beer... This is my second pack of it and have yet to experience this. Pouring straight into the glass as aggressively as possible yields me about half an inch if dark brown head. Nevertheless, the persistence of that little head makes up for the lack of head to start with... it doesn't go away and laces pretty well. Body is black as can be. Smell is downright amazing. It smells like a mash... very sweet and grainy, accompanied by hints of chocolate and coffee. Strong and persistant. Tastes of smooth roasted coffee, chocolate and alcohol. The alcohol comes off as an actual flavor... not a burning sensation... it's very different. Not a lot of sweetness left, but what is there resembles raisins. Very highly attenuated, I guess. That high attenuation leads to farily light mouthfeel. Well carbonated, though somewhat thin overall. Notes on drinkability? Deceptively strong. Watch out.