Vanilla Thanatoid

Sample at the taproom. Flat black pour with a medium thin light beige head that recedes quickly to a wispy film. Sparse patches of lace. Aroma of vanilla, whiskey and malt. Full-bodied with flavors of oaky vanilla, whiskey, chocolate malt and coffee. The finish is sweet with a vanilla and whiskey aftertaste. Good beer all around.

2023 can from the brewery - “barrel-aged imperial stout with vanilla bean” - 15.2% - I think the two entries for this beer should be merged and simply called “Thanatoid” - viscous black pour - nose thick with vanilla, whiskey, maple, chocolate - thick, oily mouthfeel - quite sweet, heavy with vanilla and whiskey flavor - touches of smoke, chocolate, espresso - substantial warmth on the tail end - it’s a burly beer, for sure, but enjoyable as a slow sipper.