Spinnakers Tsarist Imperial Stout
Spinnakers. Dark black, nearly opaque with a nice head of creamy, bubbly tan/brown foam that lasts and leaves very nice lacing. Aromas are all dark patent malts, some chocolate, a bit of caramel, a slight prick of booze, and some other aroma notes. The aromas of this brew make me think that this is a strong extra stout or FES. The taste confirms my thoughts, this is no imperial! It is a damn nice stout though, with a really nice malt and UK hop character as well as some nice coffee, chocolate, caramel flavor notes. Mouthfeel is thick and filling, but not as thick as it can be, drinkability remains solid. Very nice, but not quite imperial, at all.