Full-on blackness, deep and impenetrable, rich brown head atop, large, then lessening.In the nose: Ah, yes Cocoa, coffee. Rum, molasses. Char, tobacco. It's all happening. All the imperial, all the barrel.
In the mouth: Thick, rich, plump, and delicious. All the massive malt. Some roast and toast, a lot of chocolate and sweetness, but plenty of balance. Ends shy of sweetness. Much residual sugar, but so much flavor and taste, all is in good use, here.
Booze comes rolling in, and is welcomed. This is my little nightcap. It pounds on the walls, but offers certain comforts, too. The coffee, chocolate, molasses kind. Very tasty this. I'm highly satisfied with the contents of this can. Hey, let's go back to Wisconsin and get some more! Who's with me? Road trip!
Here's the deal: Brian and Justin are ridiculous and kind of idiots, at least according to Justin's wife. So in honor of ridiculous idiots everywhere this barrel aged masterpiece starts with a complex base beer that has enough residual body to hold up to a long barrel aging process. The result is a boozy, pleasingly warm, yet goes-down-easy imperial stout. Cheers to ridiculous idiots everywhere!
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