I had been holding onto this one for a while, and when I had breakfast for dinner, I thought a coffee stout would be a great complement to my bacon, eggs, and grits.
The beer poured a near black, but in the light, there were some dark brown hues. A finger and a half of mocha colored head makes this a very attractive beer. The aroma is coffee, and that's about it. The coffee was so dominating that it was very difficult to pick out anything else. Since it advertises itself as a coffee stout, this isn't a complaint.
The taste was a little more complex than the aroma. The coffee is certainly evident, but there's also some faint hops and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Spice? Smoke? Char? Some combination of the three? Either way, it gave it an extra layer of depth and complexity that resonated with me. Medium bodied and creamy, with moderate carbonation, this beer was a delight to drink. I've had some good coffee stouts and porters, but I think this is my favorite of the bunch so far.
Grade: A-
Price Paid: $2.79 (12 oz bottle)
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