This was one roller coaster of a beer. This is my first sampling from the Victory company and it was interesting enough to make me go back to try them again.
This brew pours a very deep black with a ton of head - very strange for an Imperial Stout. Otherwise, the characteristics where all of an Imperial Stout. It smelled very chocolaty with very rich malts and sweet notes. The taste was much bitter than I expected - I'd go as far to say it was just all bitter. There wasn't much else to taste aside from the bitter malts and ever so small hints of sweetness. The texture, as well, was bitter. It was also pretty carbonated and smooth - an interesting combination.
This was a really interesting brew going from high ratings at the beginning to mediocre at the end. Definitely an interesting brew and definitely something to try if you're looking for a not-so-Imperial-Stout.
Appearance - 4.4
Smell - 4.3
Taste - 3.5
Texture - 3.8
Overall - 4.0/5
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