Style: Imperial Stout, Belgian Style Imperial Stout
Served in: Tulip Glass
Served in: Tulip Glass
Size: 750 ml
ABV: 11.8%
Appearance - Almost black, with a dark caramel colored head that didn't last too long but lingered on the glass
Smell - Very malty with a dark chocolate note, some alcohol notes
Taste - Rich coffee/toffee and malt, with nuts and chocolate, and fruit in the finish. It is sweet but bitter, and fairly dry. The high alcohol content is present, though not offensive or overpowering, more a warming effect.
Mouthfeel - Thick and chewy, light on the carbonation but full in body. Definitely some alcohol in the background but not overwhelming
Overall - My cousin is here sampling Tiny with me, and after a few sips said 'chocolate covered almonds!' and I agree. The nutty and chocolate flavors combined with the strong malt and fruity finish are a wonderful combination. The ironically high alcohol content takes away almost nothing from the flavor. Clearly not an everyday beer, but definitely something I will come back to. I would also like to see what some cellar time would do for it! Overall, worth 88 points from me, a fine offering from Weyerbacher.
