Frog + Crusher = Not Likely Combination. I love this name. It makes so little sense, it's awesome. For the purpose of this review, you might also want to know what BORIS stands for. Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout. You know what that means - motor oil. Let's get to it.
As I poured it into the glass, I was stunned of what came out. Err...okay, not really. Motor oil came out. It let absolutely no light through, it had no head, and had a nice tan ring around the rim of the glass. Standard issue - let's move on. I took a nice whiff and got a nose full of coffee or cappuccino. There was also a hint of liquor in there - kind of like Bailey's. There was also that roasted smell of barley. It reminded me, in taste, a little bit of the World Wide Stout in terms of complexity and what was in it. There was a lot of oatmeal in the flavor with a slight hint of liquorice as well. The texture was very appealing to with a smooth, but thick palate. There was a nice flow of flavors that made the beer extremely filling and pleasant to drink - a rarity for a RIS.
Overall, this was a very nice surprise. I ENJOY a nice Imperial Stout but I do like a little bit of variation in them once in a while. The oatmeal spin really made this an interesting and memorable brew. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to try something new.
Appearance - 4.3
Smell - 4.2
Taste - 4
Texture - 3.9
Overall - 4.1/5
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