Pours black as night with a medium and foamy light brown head that has good retention. Rings of lacing on the glass. Big aroma of cocoa, roasted malt and bourbon. Rich body with bittersweet chocolate, roasted malt, coffee and a bit of spice. Light smoke and bourbon in the background throughout. The finish is full and moderately bitter coffee and hops with a sharp alcohol aftertaste. Would probably benefit from aging a bit. Overall this is a very good Imperial Stout.

22 oz bottle, 2012 edition, bought in L.A., at home. Pitch black color, thick brown head, which doesn’t last very long, thin layer retention. Aroma’s of hard roasted malts, ground coffee, bit of wood (?), light berries. Retronasal there’s a bit more (red) fruit. Flavor is light to moderate sweet, and the roast gives it a bit of acidity and bitterness. Alcohol feel is not too strong. Medium bodied - would be nice if it had been a bit fuller. Finishes with roast, ash, bitter. Lovely!

Bourbon barrel aging works with this :)