Review number one time for me. What better way to christen my marginal writing skills than to review a beer which is an homage to a literary powerhouse, Hunter S. Thomspon. I first had this beer in about 2005-2006, and for some odd reason my local store stopped carrying it for about 4 years so it was quite delightful to see it again.
Appearance: Very dark, this time I pored a smidgen in a snifter and sadly poured slowly enough to not create much of a head, though it generally gets a thick 2 finger or so head. Very nice and lasting lacing.
Aroma: Hops, malt, a bit of a sweet fruit, a bit of coffee mixed with chocolate.
Taste: I am getting a strong malt with a touch of fruit sweetness which immediately changes to a hops bite and then mellows to a dark chocolate coffee flavor.
Mouth feel: Very rich, thick and creamy like a good stout, a bit of an alcohol feel but not at the forefront, very easy to drink.
Overall: A top notch porter with a bit of hops and the complexity of upper tier stouts, likely my favorite porter. It is a very complex, challenging, yet drinkable beer. I think it is seasonal and I would suggest to grab a six pack before it is gone for the year. This is one of my ten or so seasonal beers that I look forward to every year.
Stephen
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