Class V Stout
Looks black with an adequate tan head. Dissipates, leaving a thin carpeting on top. Some alcohol legs. Smells of Tootsie Roll, roasted barley, light bit of fruitiness, some sugar and oats. Nice, roasty, not overly complex. First of all, expect a double stout and by no means an "huge" imperial stout. A nice blend of chocolate malts, some slightly tropical fruitiness, with a roasty, slightly smokey balance. In the end a bit sweet, but Kern River again reveals their talents in making strong but not in-your-face brews that are delicately balanced. Full bodied, but not slippery, smooth medium carbonation. A nice American Stout, a touch sweet, but full of classic American flavors. Kern River is a great brewery to introduce someone into craft beer with their traditional, good interpretation of American styles like this.