On tap at Flying Saucer DFW. Pours deep dark brown with a beige head. Dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted malts on the nose. Flavour is super roasty with lots of coffee, dark chocolate, and burnt grains. Great imperial stout.

I purchased a two-pack, 12 oz bottles, of this beer, as Lakewood likes to do with its anniversary issues, at a Total Wine in Ft. Worth late last year. The box indicates this brew as 2021 Release although I cannot find a date stamp on the bottles or their labels. No concerns, the contents should be all right. I have a snifter that has been handling the evening's duties and it is receiving the pour. I view a clear, medium dark gold liquid that is supported by a vigorous carbonation feeding a slender skim of pure white foam. The scent is strong with yellow fruit along with grain, floral and a vinous quality. Nothing all that exciting until now but I will say the taste is quite good, it rises above the appearance and the nose. Apricots, a large effect from the cabernet barrels, a touch of honey, flowers and perhaps some wood. Very supple, I get a full sensation. A nice beer, I am liking it more than anticipated.

Can at BRACT #1. Med-thin body, suprisingly rather dry feeling despite being lactosed. Med-light carbonation. High bitterness, light sweetness, overall balance is definitely towards the assertive coffeeish deep roast. Light lactose and vanilla. Overall pretty clean though, tasty. Drinkable too, with ABV hidden well, only light warmth apparent. A good one.

Beer republic advent calendar tasting 2024. Can. Malty aroma and taste, light roastyness, chocolate, lactose, medium bitter, light sweet. Medium to full body, malty, light roasty choco bitter sweet finish. Good.

Bottle. Poured clear amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma was light fruit, light tart, sour fruits. Lemon, zesty, light herbal notes.