Lactic mocha malt mildness and guarded coffee-espresso bittering unexpectedly contrasted by fruit-dried port intensity of curious Russian Imperial Stout. At midst, brown-sugared chocolate-milked cocoa powdering usurps wood-smoked hop-oiled oats-charred grain roasting, vinous cherry-pureed prune sourness, and molasses-sapped Madagascar bourbon vanilla tease.
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MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BREAKFAST (SPEYSIDE EDITION)
(SPEAKEASY) SCARFACE IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap, chewy melange of milk chocolate-y creaminess, oak-aged cacao nibs parching and cresting black coffee bittering form robust mocha theme for bourbon-barreled delight. Tertiary peat-y compost dampness and ashen wood coarseness deepen caramel-burnt cocoa-powdered vanilla-sugared cookie dough density. In 22-ounce bottle, cedar-smoked black coffee frontage and mild bourbon persuasion deepen oats-charred maple molasses, dark chocolate, black licorice, vanilla and toffee illusions.

NEW HOLLAND NIGHT TRIPPER IMPERIAL STOUT
Enthusiastic ebony-hued ruby-shaded caramel-malted lactose stout brings rich hop-charred grain-smoked brown chocolate creaminess to brown-sugared vanilla fudging. Cedar-burnt maple-sugared fruit-dried backdrop fortifies viscous blackstrap molasses sapping and French roast coffee tease to hop-charred bottom. Boozy bourbon-dried rum-spiced sherry perk pleats chocolate liqueur and Sambuca hints. Black cherry-pureed fig-raisin continuance deepens tertiary medicinal resolve. Serve as strong dessert-like chocolate milkshake.
SKAGIT RIVER TRUMPETER IMPERIAL STOUT
Luxuriant nut-roasted molasses-smoked mocha malt creaminess gives lactic tan-headed brown-bodied stout inviting opening. Brown chocolate, vanilla, and cocoa subdue mild bourbon-sherry-port whir as well as espresso-cappuccino-induced finish. Dark rum soaks ripened black cherry, raspberry puree, stewed prune, and raisin illusions at backend.
PIKE ENTIRE WOOD-AGED STOUT
Robust 9.5% alcohol-fueled tan-headed brown-bodied barrel-aged slow sipper allows welcoming sherry opening to invigorate hop-oiled grain-roasted cedar-burnt bitterness and cocoa-powdered prune-dried raisin puree and black cherry illusions. Chewy molasses-sapped black coffee, brown chocolate and vanilla bean notes surface above warming burgundy-bourbon finish of outstanding full-bodied winner.
(PENNICHUCK) POZHARNIK ESPRESSO RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
Luxurious milk-sweetened chocolate-espresso theme runs through whiskey-creamed oak-barreled full body. Roasted hazelnut coffee slumber picks up cedar-burnt cherry bruise and raisin-pureed anise caress above rich oatmeal spine hiding vanilla bean reticence. Brewery defunct: 2010.
LAGUNITAS RUBEN & THE JETS DOUBLE IMPERIAL STOUT
Complex 8.6% alcohol-doused full body celebrates 40th anniversary of ’69 Frank Zappa album. Chewy molasses-soaked cookie-doughy chocolate malts pick up raisin, black cherry, and raspberry puree sweetness above wintry nutmeg-cinnamon-allspice holiday spicing. Vanilla-soaked bourbon-burgundy-whiskey boozing enriches coffee-roasted barleywine finish.
TWO BROTHERS NORTHWIND IMPERIAL STOUT
Well-balanced soft-watered mahogany-hued medium body brings bitter black coffee, creamy dark chocolate, and maple-sugared caramel-burnt vanilla symmetry to viscous molasses-sapped anise center. Tertiary cocoa powder, roasted espresso, and cappuccino illusions ride along descending prune-plum trail. Further sips revealed lilting bourbon-burgundy wining and black cherry nuance in deepest recess. Despite heightened 9.1% alcohol range, lighter flavor profile than most Imperial Stouts.
SAMUEL ADAMS IMPERIAL STOUT
Well balanced Russian Imperial Stout with mahogany-hued motor oil-like viscosity places bittersweet cedar-smoked oats-charred dark chocolate frontage and sticky anise resonance ahead of rich vanilla-tousled coffee-roasted espresso bittering. Bourbon and sherry illusions pick up steam for 9.2% alcohol-infused heavyweight.
(ELLEZELLOISE) QUINTINE HERCULE STOUT
Cascading tan bubbles surface above re-fermented hop-moderated brown-bodied dry stout. Burnt coffee resilience sours caramelized black chocolate cake overlay, powdery cocoa bitterness, black cherry tartness, and creamy liqueur assertion, deepening cola-hazelnut-walnut scour as grain-roasted oatmeal thickness amplifies. Woody bottom awakens thick sherry grandeur for fine digestif feast.

