Sweetwater Happy Ending Imperial Stout
Had this at Taco Mac last eve, newly arrived on draught. A: Dark--like winter-night-in-Siberia dark. Head is full, a finger or so, and the lacing is prominent but short-lived. S: More hoppy than I expected, and unbalanced by the expected maltiness of an RIS, that's disturbing. There's a strong citrus note, some spice too (clove, maybe?). MF/T: It's light in the mouth, much too light for an RIS. Next to none of the thick chewiness that Some coffee or caramel there, and I taste black licorice too. The hops are here, too, with more bitterness than I normally want in a stout. It gives you plenty of flavor, but none of the warmth. D: Very drinkable. The high alcohol, not offset by the heavy feel and flavor, might make for a long night without the attending drinking enjoyment. Overall, I liked the beer, and would drink it again. It just wasn't what I expected from an Imperial Stout.