Raven's Eye Imperial Stout
Tar black pour with a moderate mocha head that quickly falls to a lasting ring leaving plenty of thick lace. Pours with the viscosity of used 10W40, massive legs. Aroma is darkly roasted malt, scorched caramel, coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of old dry leather. Flavor is bittersweet black malts, crushed espresso beans, very dark unsweetened chocolate, a hint of vanilla, and some dry leather and faint minerality. In spite of the massive flavor profile, the alcohol heat takes over the finish. This sucker needs a year or so to chill out. Body is as big as they come. Easily one of the thickest beers I've had. Almost gaggingly thick at times which really hinders the drinkability. I think this particular bottle must be from the very dregs of the tank it came from prior to bottling.