Great Lakes Blackout Stout
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a snifter. Pours a dense, dark, opaque black. No light escapes this one. Got about a finger of light khaki head that recedes over time to a thin wispy layer. Smell is of dank, dark coffee and chocolate. some dark fruits - prunes and plus. Very dark and sensuous smelling beer. Taste is similar to smell. Coffee and chocolate. Hops bitterness bridges the gap to a warming, boozy finish. Mouthfeel is thick. Nice level of carbonation for a Russian Imperial Stout. Overall, a strong, solid, delicious RIS. Big, bold flavors. A nice sipper on a cool night.