Keg at the taproom, 10/11/14. Black with a decent tan covering that clears to a swirk a swirl and edgeing. Nose is treacle toffee, hints of burnt sugar, toasted brown sugar, not very dynamic for the abv. Taste comprises light cocoa, chemical notes, dark toffee fudge, light cocoa, charr. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Way below par for the style, does nothing to justify the ABV.

An Imperial Stout should not be ’easy drinking’ like a pale lager and this is not. Black pour with medium beige head. Aroma is molasses and roast malt, almost roast sugar if such a thing exists. Malty flavour with no trace of alcohol. Nutty and malty finish.