Microbrasserie Le Bilboquet La Coup de Canon American Stout at 5% ABV | 70 IBU (C$6.95 at J. Webb Wine Merchant, 500 ml, packaged on 18-May-2017, acquired 30-Apr-2017, reviewed 17-Jun-2017)
Appearance: nearly opaque black with brown relief at the margins, two fingers of fluffy beige head, excellent retention and lacing. (5/5) Aroma: coffee, anise, cacao, nuts, hint of vanilla, slight roasted ash. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Medium-full body, soft carbonation, off-dry medium duration bitter slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
Surprise, surprise, another decent offering from a Quebec brewery. Initially really nice on the front end, with a very pleasant combination of coffee, liquorice, and chocolate, but as the pint progresses and warms, the aromas and finish do tend slightly astringent, with a somewhat overextracted note to the coffee. In my experience that seems to be a common fault with coffee beers, and one that this beer has not entirely avoided. Still and all, a solid performer. (15/20)
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