Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout Au Cafe)
My friends at Abe's Cold Beer in Bethlehem hooked me up with another fantastic brew. This one came with the high expectations of great reviews overall and from my fav BA's (BrentK56 to be exact). A: Exquisite black color with a cappuccino colored head that leaves fantastic lacing on the glass. S: Rich espresso aroma with a lovely roasted undertone. T: Starts with a nice espresso flavor that builds into a chocolate and slight tobacco presence. Undertone brings a lovely bitter and astringent balance to the brew. Excellent balance from a mixture of such complex flavors. M: Full bodied and creamy with modest carbonation and a wonderful espresso aftertaste. D: A fantastic brew with amazing balance and a wonderful mixutre of flavors. This was a real tour de force and certainly lived up to it's hype. Quite a powerful brew with the hops and the coffee providing quite a punch, not for the faint of heart. My first brew from Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel, but based on this experience certainly not my last. Definitely a "go out of your way to find" brew, so get searching!