Hermitage Brewing 'Ale of the 2 Tun' Imperial Stout

Hermitage Brewing 'Ale of the 2 Tun' Imperial Stout. 9% abv. 30 IBU. Black in color. Thick foamy mocha colored head. Outstanding retention and superb lace. Nose of dark chocolate, heavily roasted malt, ground coffee. Front taste of bitter dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, alcohol, port. Aftertaste of heavy plum, cocoa, black coffee, bitter fruity hops. Full body. Mouthfeel is hot, thick, creamy on the front end, astringent on the back.

This is an outstanding imperial stout. The tall malt profile coupled with almost harsh bitter chocolate and fruit, with coffee notes throughout, makes it a big, big complex brew. Grab this today. Strongly recommended.

From the brewery:

"Our Imperial Stout pours out black with a thick brown colored head. The aroma is a mixture of cocoa, black coffee, roasted malts and a hint of molasses. Its flavor is a decadent balance of black coffee, bittersweet dark chocolate, roasted malts, a touch of molasses and a soft fruit character. A moderately full bodied beer with matching carbonation, this imperial stout has just enough alcohol to keep your cheeks warm, and a dry finish to keep you coming back for more."

[source: hermitagebrewing.com]