With that being said, I'm having "A Black Ale to Brighten Your Day" which is a slogan on the label of Left Hand Imperial Stout brewed by Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, Colorado.
The aroma is amazing--dark fruit, caramel, chocolate and coffee all standing strong together. The flavors start out sweet with some chocolate, orange and coffee flavors. A hint of roasted and spicy flavors also shows up. Bitter and hoppy then take over, which is nice to take some of that sweetness away. Then the alcohol arrives, leaving a nice warming sensation before a drier finish takes over. Full body, medium carbonation and a really nice beer. Sweet, bitter, dry and alcohol all have their day, but in the end I think sweet takes the silver with alcohol taking the gold. I really did like this beer, but 22 ounces is too much considering the 10.4% alcohol content that is not masked for most of the beer. I like that element, but on the last sip, my body did that whiskey face and shiver as the alcohol started creeping up. Share Big 22 with a friend or find a smaller bottle, that's my recommendation, and you will enjoy this beer!
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