On tap at Ambulance, rich 3rd anniversary dessert sure-shot (at dangerously disguised 13% ABV) harmoniously drapes creamy caramel-sauced brown chocolate syruping upon oak-aged ancho chili-peppered espresso and vanilla bean adjuncts. Subsidiary Black Forest cake, fudged brownie, light-roast coffee, crème brulee, toasted coconut, maple molasses and glazed hazelnut illusions fortify trusty pepper-smoked mocha sweetness.
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PRAIRIE ARTISIAN PE-KAN
On tap at Growler & Gill, enduring sweet dessert treat loads vanilla-creamed pecan pie pleasantry and dark chocolate malting to rummy bourbon blast for lusty 11.5% ABV Imperial Stout. Subsidiary hazelnut, coconut and macadamia nuttiness and wispy black cherry puree tartness enhance chocolate-coated pecan and vanilla adjuncts.
MANAYUNK IMPERIAL RISE & GRIND
Creamy cold-pressed Arabican coffee roast loses rich assertiveness as moderate nut-charred tar bittering ascends. Mild black chocolate syruping, bittersweet cocoa nibs reminder and wispy black cherry whir back up oats-flaked morning sipper.
VOODOO BIG BLACK VOODOO DADDY IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Andy’s Corner Bar, rich, creamy, increasingly popular ‘black ale’ heightens chewy black chocolate syruping with light oak-staved bourbon sugaring to contrast mildly hop-charred dark cocoa, vanilla bean and espresso bittering. Dark-roasted mocha malting gains sinewy molasses sweetness and distant wood-burnt singe as wispy raisin, prune and date illusions flutter beneath. Despite hefty 12% ABV, velvety smooth ‘Big Black’ full body goes down easy.
FINBACK BETWEEN THE DEAD IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Ambulance, opulent bourbon-barreled Imperial Stout gains luscious vanilla and coconut adjuncts as well as dainty cinnamon spicing to further sweeten brown chocolate sugaring. Mild coffee roast and latent cacao nibs influence lightly embitter back end of glorious bourbon-soaked mocha dessert treat.
ALMANAC BARBARY COAST IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Poor Henry’s, seamlessly “decadent” full body brings oak- staved bourbon vanilla spicing to sweet brown chocolate roast, picking up mild sea-salted chili pepper heat. Fudgy chocolate retention gains subtle chicory, cacao nibs and hazelnut illusions below the surface.
SOUTHERN TIER THICK MINT IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Poor Henry’s, mildly creamed chocolate mint expanse gains sweet peppermint frosting and whimsical cocoa powdering. Fudgy chocolate caking sidles Thin Mint finish of surprisingly decadent sweet-toothed dessert beer.
ALESMITH SPEEDWAY STOUT – MOKASIDA
On tap at Ambulance, decadent Ethiopian coffee bean roast tossed into expansive Speedway Stout recipe for another superior offshoot. Creamy black chocolate syruping drapes comfy coffee overtures and undecided blueberry adjunct (as well as imaginary sweet potato influence). Subtle chocolate mousse, espresso, cocoa, vanilla, black cherry and anise illusions round out fantastic java stout.
SIREN / CIGAR CITY CARIBBEAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Voluptuous “Tropical Stout” with cacao nibs and lactose aged in cedar-like cypress wood gains mild hop char to contrast fudgy chocolate caking in briskly clean water setting. Subtle black chocolate syruping drapes cocoa-dried espresso and French vanilla auxiliary beneath the surface of deviously delicious Anglo-American collaboration.
AVERY TWEAK BOURBON BARREL IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Ambulance, traipsing dark-roast coffee meanders thru Avery’s bourbon-barreled Mephistopheles Stout. Richly creamed dark chocolate fudging gains viscous anise influence to compete with spirited java influence and mellow bourbon vanilla warmth. Hazelnut coffee, espresso, cocoa nibs, molasses and toffee illusions thicken its decadent resolve.
OTHER HALF SHORT, DARK & WIRED STOUT
On tap at Ambulance, “beefed up version” of Short Dark & Handsome Stout drapes rich molasses-sugared brown chocolate syrup atop cocoa-powdered coffee roast and bittersweet vanilla adjunct. Chocolate mousse, caffe macchiato, toasted coconut and dried cherry illusions enrich mocha oatmeal cookie finish.
THE BRUERY SHARE THIS COFFEE IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Ambulance, freshly roasted Philippines coffee beaning amply highlights richly creamed full body. Fudgy black chocolate, gooey anise, dark cherry and vanilla undertones deepen java thrust.