AleSmith Speedway Stout
A: Pours jet black with thin brown head. S: Espresso aroma along with vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and hint of almond and licorice T: The great thing about this beer is that the coffee flavor doesn't dominate like many other coffee stouts. It's got a great balance between coffee flavor and typical roasted malt stout flavors. The only negative in the taste is the slight astringency of the coffee which leaves a slightly sour and bitter taste. M: This is one of the thickest stouts I've had in a while - very similar to Dark Lord in it's heavy, cream like thickness that coats the mouth very well. D: Good drinkability, but it's definitely a sipper. Overall, while isn't not the best coffee stout, it's definitely up there. The bold, thick flavor and mouthfeel certainly make it a beer to remember.