Syrupy maple molasses creaminess and caramelized chocolate nuttiness aid whiskey-dried Heaven Hill Kentucky bourbon barrel aging of lusciously complex limited edition 2016 stout (in a bottle). Beneath the surface, fudged brownie, vanilla, espresso and toffee illusions gain tannic oaken vanilla souring – but not at the expense of its sweet bourbon chocolate attributes.
Vibrant bourbon-barreled Imperial Stout utilizes compact blueberry puree adjunct to further enrich milk chocolate-y vanilla creaming. Syrupy molasses sweetness drapes Black Forest-caked dark rum warmth. Dark-roast mocha malting fortified by moderate hop-charred bitttering.
Dreamy bourbon vanilla elegance and rich chocolate sweetness meet candi-sugared Belgian yeast for resounding 15.9% ABV nightcap. Hard-candied red cherry tartness gains sherry, burgundy, cognac and almond wining as well as brown-sugared gingerbread spicing. Creamy bourbon vanilla and brown chocolate essence remains indescribably magnificent!
On tap at Poor Henry’s, tremendous S’mores knockoff perfect for sweet-toothed brew hounds. Fudgy Graham Crackered marshmallow toasting and dark-roast brown chocolate sweetness lead the way while creamy vanilla, burnt caramel, coffee and cocoa nibs adjuncts receive maple syrupy molasses coating. Tertiary chocolate mousse, Kahlua, spiced rum, bourbon, black cherry, dark toffee, cola nut and hazelnut illusions add depth to rich dessert treat.
On tap at Poor Henry’s, sinister Russian Imperial distorts sweet brown chocolate setting with hop-charred grain roast and dry-spiced vanilla sweetener for ‘freeze-dried Neapolitan ice cream’ sedation. Mild black-malted mocha smokiness, teasing strawberry nip and distant blackberry rip fortify soy-sauced coffee backdrop. Not sure everything’s balanced, but it sure is uniquely qualified to satisfy bolder dark ale imbibers.
On tap at Growler & Gill, monstrous Imperial Stout collides syrupy black chocolate richness with peat-smoked whiskey malting, soy-sauced black cherry souring and oaken vanilla esters for peculiar sweet ‘n sour blend. At the midst, anise, black currant, cinnamon and raw molasses illusions abound.
On tap at Doherty’s, colossal whiskey-bent espresso warmth (and mighty 18% ABV burn) secure French roast coffee continuance of remarkable stout. Below the surface, dark chocolate, cocoa, vanilla bean and molasses sweetness pleasantly contrasts sour-milked espresso bittering.
On tap at Ambulance, smoked cherrywood setting affects heavy black chocolate influence and bittersweet black cherry surge, receiving soy-sauced peat soiling above mild oily hop char. Far beneath, bitter cocoa tones and wispy dried fruiting waver.
On tap at Growler & Gill, soft-toned black coffee frontage gains luxurious black chocolate syruping as well as creamy fudge richness. Pleasant black-peppered cocoa and cinnamon adjuncts add distinction. Tertiary vanilla, espresso and molasses undertones bring further depth. 2017 bottled version: serene dark-roasted coffee tone and syrupy black chocolate malting gain deeper black peppering, sweeter cinnamon toasting and mild bourbon smidge.
Majestic 11.1% ABV Imperial Stout drapes molasses-heavy chocolate syrup upon striking bruised black cherry sweetness, elegant bourbon-sugared vanilla bean impact and luxurious Vietnam coffee overtones, picking up tingly rum-spiced warmth. In the distance, sherry, bourbon, blackberry, black grape and black licorice illusions stay subtle.
On tap at Eddie’s Roadhouse, fudgy molasses-thick black chocolate syruping and dark-roast coffee respite reach rich climactic midst as spicy anise tingle works its way into the mix. Understated champagne yeast adds white winy wisp but gets lost inside the marvelously creamed and sneakily liquor-drenched (15.1% ABV) mocha dessert treat.
On tap at Doherty’s, syrupy black chocolate entry deepened by dark-roast hop bittering for limited edition 2016 version. Creamy chocolate center picks up wispy molasses-caked vanilla, coffee, caramel and cocoa illusions as well as tingly sugared spicing.
