Gigantic Brewing Company Superbad (#37) American Double / Imperial Stout at 9% ABV (C$11.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 23-Mar-2016, reviewed 22-Jul-2016)
Appearance: nearly opaque black with the merest hint of brown in the margins, one fat finger of dense beige head, moderate retention and minimal lacing. (3/5) Aroma: coffee, cocoa nibs, liquorice, dark fruit, light chili pepper. (8/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter, light spice. (7/10) Medium-full slightly slick body, moderate-low carbonation, off-dry mildly bitter and spicy warming finish. (3/5)
Decent, but not up to the level I was hoping for, if I’m honest. I was expecting, I dunno, more… presence? Ultimately it’s just a little thin, both in body and flavours. It could certainly stand to be more robust. On the other hand, the mild chili pepper spice goes well with the relatively high ABV, helping create a mild diffuse warming. (Yes, I know it’s the middle of summer. I have way too much dark stuff on hand – gotta drink it down!) (14/20)
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