Collective Arts Brewing / Cloudwater Brew Co. Origin of Darkness Port Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Vidal Icewine – Imperial Stout at 10.8% ABV (C$7.00 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 25-Aug-2022, acquired 6-Oct-2022, reviewed 3-Nov-2022)
Appearance: nearly solid black with one finger of fine brown head diminishing gradually to a thin cap & ring, minimal lacing. (4/5) Aroma: sweet white grapes, vanilla, port wine, oak, roast malt & chocolate, hint of cinnamon. (8/10) Taste: high sweet, high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-full slightly slick body, soft carbonation, sticky warming lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
A very different interpretation of the BA Imperial Stout style, mostly because it’s dominated on the front end by brightly sweet white grapes – to the point where, eyes closed, one might be convinced it’s an ice wine. Different, but in a “different is good” kind of way. I like it. (16/20)
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