Founders Breakfast Stout
Bottled on 08/12/10. Enjoyed on 02/23/11. Very excited to try this one. A - Pours an absolutely opaque pitch black with a one finger tan head. Light doesn't stand a chance of getting through this thing. A very thin head remains for the duration and leaves very little lacing. S - Wow, this has to be the best smelling stout I've encountered. A very natural, freshly ground coffee aroma. Roasted malts and chocolate as well. Fantastic. T - Incredibly complex taste. Begins roasty with a slight coffee flavor and some oatmeal sweetness. Gives way to some dark chocolate. Finish is a great coffee and roasted malt flavor that lingers for a bit. Some coffee stouts have a somewhat synthetic coffee flavor but this is so natural, it's great. M/D - Mouthfeel is perfect for an imperial stout, nice and thick yet somehow I'm downing this 12 oz bottle rather quickly. It tastes too good to put down! This is definitely one of the best beers I've had the pleasure of sampling, if not the best. A great offering from Founders.