Avery Czar, Avery Brewing Co. Boulder, CO.

Avery Czar, Avery Brewing Co. Boulder, CO.  

Russian Imperial Stout , 22 oz bottle, 11% ABV.  Beer Advocate:B+

A:  This winter seasonal pours a rich dark brown with crimson highlights and a moderate beige head that recedes leaving behind moderately intricate lacing.

S:  Aromas of sweet roasted malts blend with dark fruit, and mild cocoa and coffee notes.  Minor hop aromas blend with a slight spiciness. 

T:  Flavors of dark fruit (plums, prunes, dates) mingle with rich dark malt flavors of coffee, toffee, chocolate, and cocoa with a slight hints of anise.  A moderate hop bitterness and rather prevalent alcohol hotness balance out the rich sweetness of this RIS.  Enjoys both a rich initial impression and a rather dry finish.

M:  This beer is med-medium heavy in body with moderate carbonation and a significant alcohol presence.  

D:  This beer is certainly a sipper and would likely be best served as a way to finish and evening, rather than begin a meal.  

Food Pairings:  This would serve great with our waffle and sour dough ice cream sandwich as well as a rich blue cheese.