Thunderhead Russian Imperial Stout

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

bottle. #106 of 300 Pours a used motor oil black, with a very creamy quarter inch dark brown head that fades very slowly to a thin swirling cap and thick ring, leaving behind a thick sheeting of lace. Smell; lots of dark roasted malts, coffee and chocolate. There's some hints of dark fruits, with raisins and plums. Some bitter hops are present, but not very strong. Taste; the roasted malts and coffee flavors come out kicking, and then rolls smoothly into a nice, slightly sweet chocolate. Raisins and plums fade in to a good, mildly bitter, hop presence on the back of my tongue, with only a mild hint of alcohol. Mouthfeel is full bodied and very smooth, with a drinkability that keeps me reaching for the glass. I was saving this bottle to celebrate the birth of my daughter who was just born on 15 June, and then found out on the same day that I'm getting a promotion. I'd say this was a great beer to celebrate both occasions. What a great beer, this is my favorite RIS to date.