Country of Origin: United States
Price comparison: About a dollar more (per twelve ounces) than the average domestic national brand.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 10½%
Cute bottle/label? Usually available in six-packs of twelve-ounce standard-shaped bottles with a purple and orange label, but this time I had a ½ gallon growler filled at the tap at the MOBY DICK.
Appearance: "It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is: none. None more black."
The head, such as it is, is cocoa-colored and does not last, but leaves rings of lace on the glass and a light swirl of film on the surface of the beer.
Scent: Black grapes and coffee with very heavy hops.
Flavor: Bitter chocolate with toasted malt and a really hoppy finish.
Impressions: I think I could sell this to my friends who claim not to like stout; it's got the strength, kick, and thinner mouthfeel of a nice ale, and it isn't as malt-intensive as traditional stout. Sort of a cross between IPA and stout. Good with strong, salty foods.
Will I buy this beer again? I have bought this in bottles before; this is the first time I've had it on tap and it's really good this way.
Rating:
4 out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: May 18, 2004
