I have a 12 oz can from Half Time, they were somewhat proud of it as I recall. No matter in the big picture, I appreciate a barrel aged imperial stout any time. A tulip glass from a Fort Worth brewery in front of me, I tilt the can into the glass. A dark mahogany body topped by a slender skim of dark tan foam that diminishes even more. A rich smell of bakers chocolate, roast and pecans. And then the taste, certainly a step up. Boozy to start with, chocolate, caramel, burnt grain, roast, strawberries, malt and barrel. Very tasty, very good, it was worth the price whatever I paid for it. A nice density too, quite full. The high ABV is there of course but it is well covered. My third high level imperial stout in a short period of time. That has not happened in some time, really good imperial stouts are getting more difficult to find.

Not a hallmark rating but this is 2100 for me. Fortunately I get to try an imperial stout that appears to be loaded up and that makes it quite worthwhile. 12 oz bottle from Half Time in NY, no way I get to taste a beer like this unless Half Time offers it. My ABGB tulip glass gets the honor this evening, I easily remember the event when I acquired the glass at the brewery. One of the nicest breweries in Austin to visit, the beer there is decent enough. The pour into a snifter is thick and dark with a practically non-existent head. Fortunately I do see a steady stream of very fine, tan bubbles rising to the surface. The nose is rich with chocolate fudge, some roastiness and dark bread. The drink is exquisite, exceeding my expectations. Bourbon strongly, cocoa, scorched grain, raisins, malt, berries, caramel and oak. I know the ABV is high but I really don't notice it. The sensation is quite full which lines up with the pour. Tasting a beer like this makes me happy, enough to say on that.