Pikop Andropov's Rushin' Imperial Stout
brew comes courtesy of great BA mickey! Thanks! I am sampling a litely chilled bottle in a pint glass. The beer pours a pitch black thick viscous color with a dense spongy tan head formingup 2 cm easily and fading slowly. Aroma is milder than expected with roasted malt, brown sugar, and some chocolate. Also a lite musty scent that again was unexpected. First sip reveals a fairly thick body and very soft mild carbonation. WHOA!! The flavor is good at first with some roasted malt and chocolate, but then an overwhelming twangy almost sour green apple flavor takes over and makes me pucker on each swallow. Is this supposed to be here?? Has this beer gone bad?? I dont know, but I actually dont think I will finish this bottle. ugh! Dont like to drain pour but my palate demands it. sorry Mickey, this one is not a fan fav here in Branford. Drinkability obviously takes a hit due to flavor. Hope this isnt how they all taste!