Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout Au Cafe)
12oz bottle poured into a Portsmouth goblet. A - Pours a pitch black, totally opaque. A thin, tan head appears briefly and receds to a thin collar around the glass. S - Smell is of dark roasted, black coffee primarily, which some licorice mixed in. A good dose of alcohol and a bit of dark fruit too. T - A touch of sweetness in a cup of black coffee with a shot of vodka in it. Alcohol has a strong presence here. Coffee is prominent in the flavor and blends with some molasses and licorice. M - Medium bodied, maybe a little on the thin side in feel, but still seems to coat the entire mouth with flavor. Carbonation seems a little high for the style, but isn't distracting...still works pretty well. D - Drinkability is decent on this one. Alcohol is too noticeable or this would be a little bit higher. Flavor is really good tho...good beer overall, one in a sitting is perfect for me.