Boulevard Brewing Co. Imperial Stout X Coffee Ale 2015 American Double / Imperial Stout at 11% ABV | 63 IBU (C$17.00 at Sherbrooke Liquor, 750 ml, best before 1-Dec-2016, acquired 2-Oct-2015, reviewed 12-Jun-2018)
Appearance: clear deep brown with the merest hint of relief at the margins, one finger of creamy mocha head, excellent retention and minimal lacing. (4/5) Aroma: smooth coffee, chocolate, liquorice, roasty malts. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, high bitter. (9/10) Palate: full slick body, moderate-soft carbonation, off-dry lingering and building bitter warming finish. (5/5)
Lovely. Smooth coffee and creamy chocolate, with nary a hint of the double-digit-and-then-some ABV. Just as importantly, the coffee smells and tastes like coffee, not over-extracted grounds in the trash. Big, boozy, and beautiful – just like I like my women! (18/20)
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