Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
2010 vintage poured into Delerium tulip. A- Pours a deep brown with a huge mocha brown head, about two and a half fingers worth. The head eventually dies down to a small cap and leaves great lacing all the way down the glass. Great looking beer. S- Deep roasted malts and plenty of dark chocolate. There is some nice coffee notes lingering in the background along with a mellowing oak. The alcohol only becomes apparent as it warms. T- The malts are heavily roasted on the tongue. There are some bitter dark chocolate notes and some cold coffee. A slight amount of oak rounds this one out nicely. M- Full bodied with a little more carbonation that I expected but good nonetheless. The beer coats the mouth. There is a little heat on the back of the throat and somewhat dry on the finish. D- A great looking beer that has some good things going for it. A good balance of flavors and a nice mouthfeel. I wouldn't mind trying this with a few years on it to see how it mellow.