On tap at The Helm, charming milk-sugared Cinnamon Crunch cereal knockoff with lightly creamed vanilla coffee stead sweetened further by caramelized dark chocolate. Try in lieu of a pastry for breakfast.
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TIMBER ALES CHASING DARKNESS V3
On tap at Taphouse 15, luxurious Version 3 of ever-evolving Imperial Stout. Sweet chocolate syrup tops coconut-toasted candied pecan confection, hazelnut coffee caramelization and vanilla-beaned cocoa nibs bittering of richly well-integrated nutty mocha nightcap.
GRAND STRAND ATALAYA IMPERIAL STOUT
Creamy mocha-bound stout with Madagascar vanilla influence connects dark chocolate syruping to lingering black coffee bittering and slight nut char, leaving dark floral daubs in dusky dried cocoa finish.
HUBBARD’S CAVE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE IMPERIAL STOUT
Resembling a velvety bourbon-soaked German chocolate cake with its pecan-frosted toasted marshmallow sweetness and fudgy chocolate center gliding thru honeyed Graham Cracker sugaring. Pudding skinned chocolate persistence gains tertiary hazelnut pasting, vanilla bean bittering and salted caramel mousse splendor for heavenly rich dessert.
BRIX CITY SILK CITY FAT ELVIS IMPERIAL STOUT AGED IN BOURBON
On tap at Taphouse 15, well-integrated peanut buttered banana and vanilla richness given Smith Bowman bourbon bite to spike Elvis’ favorite pb&b sandwich. Peanut buttered banana continuance gains dark chocolate bittering that contrasts toasted marshmallow sweetness.
GREAT NOTION PEANUT BROTHER STOUT
Fudgy Reese’s Pieces peanut butter cup confection spreads semi-rich milk-sugared dark chocolate syruping over bittersweet vanilla richness and marshmallow Graham Cracker honeying. Chewy mocha vanilla resonation and black coffee reminder gain tertiary dark cherry-pureed grape jelly and blueberry notions and finishing Mild Dud reminder seals the deal for dynamic dessert decadence.
LONE PINE HOLY DONUT IMPERIAL STOUT WITH STRAWBERRIES & CHOCOLATE
On tap at Ambulance, sweet-tart Valentine’s Day elixir spiked with baked donuts. Chocolate-covered strawberry entry picks up sweet toffee subtlety and light roast coffee snip above soft wheat-flaked oats. Distant strawberry shortcake, chocolate fondue and dark cherry puree illusions waver. Needs richer mocha insistence.
ICARUS FEED THE ALTAR IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, soft-tongued pastry stout dupes maple-sapped chocolate sandwich cookie but lacks some creamily rich resolve. Maple syrup drapes bittersweet Madagascar vanilla bean stickiness and milk-sugared white chocolate milk confection as chocolate rye malting provides stable base. Slickly spiced bourbon vanilla licks extend to dry mocha finish.
MUCKRAKER DUSK OF MAN IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Taphouse 15, soft-toned spirits engage offbeat stout as oaken whiskey char penetrates Scotch Ale yeast and caramelized oats, leaving tertiary dark toffee, light coffee roast and waxy black grape subtleties.
EQUILIBRIUM WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Growler & Gill, heavenly Nutella-like cocoa spread with luscious coconut-flaked Malomar confection and vanilla caramel macchiato interlude gains creamy Hershey syruping over honeyed Graham Cracker for perfect sweet-toothed decadence. Tongue-coating chocolate pudding skin enticement picks up chewy marshmallow fluff to enhance impressive treacly mocha dessert.
REVERIE PICK ME UP BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
Richly creamed Tiramisu-inspired stout burrows coffee-roasted bourbon vanilla sequence inside sweet burgundy-sherry-whiskey boozing above chewy cookie dough base. Espresso-soaked ladyfinger with whipped cream topping perfect for dessert.
MORTALIS KRATOS
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, lovely marshmallow-creamed cacao nibs and salted peanut roasting create ‘Reese’s Puff Cereal’ knockoff. But it’s the Hershey’s Kiss-like milk chocolate sugaring that endures over the honeyed Graham Cracker spine of richly decadent stout. Wispy bourbon vanilla and sweet burgundy swipes try to indulge luscious chocolate dessert treasure.
