Full Sail Imperial Stout, an Imperial Stout by Full Sail Brewing Company22 ounce bottle. This stout is beautiful to gaze upon. It has a dark black body, with just the faintest ruby aura when tipped back for a drink. The head is light brown, creamy at the edges and frothy in the middle, and it stays around until the glass is finished. It leaves behind rich, complex lacing.
The nose is complex. It is dark chocolate, roasted malts, molasses, brown sugar, prune, alcohol, and hints of vanilla and pepper.
The flavor is not as complex, but really packs a chocolate punch! It is moderately sweet, yet dries ever so slightly as it finishes. Dark fruits and roasted malts linger throughout. The higher alcohol content is strong, but does not dominate the flavor.
I had this one with a thick medium rare steak that was rubbed in Montreal steak seasoning and dipped in A1 steak sauce. The stout helped to counter some of the saltiness, while drawing forth the flavor of the meat.
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Bonus round:Tonight was a night that I needed comfort food. My day at work wasn't difficult, but my body was definitely not cooperating. I walked in and was greeted by the smell of cheese-filled hot dogs and Kraft macaroni and cheese. The wife apologized. I told her not to. This was perfect. A Mongoose IPA made it that much better.
Ah, the joy of processed meat and cheese products!
And, the child was pretty excited as well.
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