Private import can from Phil Boutin.
Roasted, lightly smoky and peaty aromas, with a touch of alcohol, reveal a rather discreet olfactory palette.
A generous, creamy, and persistent foam settles atop the black liquid with ruby reflections, yet fairly clear.
The first sip opens fruity, rich in esters, before the roasted character takes over in the finish.
Notes of cherries, coconut, sweet chocolate, and raisins mingle with a deep bitterness from roasted malts and hops, evoking strong, full-bodied coffee, damp earth, and autumn leaves.
A beautiful balance between fruity esters and intense bitterness.
Different from North American Imperial Stouts, yet still pleasant to drink.
Appreciated!
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Cannette en importation privée de Phil Boutin.
Des arômes torréfiés, légèrement fumés et tourbés, avec une touche d’alcool, font foi d’une palette olfactive plutôt discrète.
Une mousse abondante, crémeuse et persistante se dépose sur le liquide noir aux reflets rubis mais assez limpide.
L’entrée de bouche se veut fruitée avec beaucoup d’esters, puis, la torréfaction prend le dessus en finale.
Notes de cerises, de noix de coco, de chocolat sucré, de raisins secs avec une profonde amertume de torréfaction et de houblons, relevant des accents de café fort et corsé, de terre humide et de feuilles d’automne.
Un bel équilibre entre esters fruités et amertume intense.
Différente des Stout Impériales Nord-Américaines mais tout de même agréable à boire.
Appréciée !
O:4.41 V:4.25 G:8.25 C:4.0 G:15.65 T: 36.56/50 (7.31/10)

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