Ryan Sullivan's Imperial Stout
This pours black black black. The head is light tan that is thick and frothy. The head sticks around for a long long time! Lacing is inviting. Smells abound! Dark chocolates, alochol, espresso, then thin fluffy truffel chocolates take over the nose. This beer smells dry. Maybe some yeasty smell in there? Taste of bitter espresso, very dark chocolates, very very sweet dark fruits. Mouthfeel is sweet and chewey. Thick molassis. This beer hides the alcohol well for it's abv 10%. A long oily hop bitterness lingers on and on. ( a good thing) For a ris, this is exceptional drinkability. This stout is STONG and BOLD. Not for the weak. This beer has many flavors and smells but something just does not balance well for me. It is original, yes. Worth a try if you are an avid imperial stout drinker. If not, you may hate this beer. I love it.