B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout
Served in a crystal snifter. Dark brown, nearly black with an inch high head of medium-brown foam of big soapy bubbles that pop as it slowly recedes. Big curvey legs of lace weave up the sides of the glass. Aroma of cocoa and coffee, some molasses and leather. Starts off semi-sweet and chocolatey, moves quickly to roasted malt, burnt espresso and molasses, some smoke and charred bark. A flourish of hoppy bitterness emerges in the finish. Alcohol is well hidden. Mouthfeel is a bit slick up front, becomes more tingly as it finishes. Leaves a slightly dry and tannic pucker in the finish. Tasty beer, very drinkable. Seek this one out.