The Beer: A 9.4% Imperial Stout from Selfoss, Iceland
The Location: My Cellar

My favourite style of beer is an excellent Imperial Stout, and at the same time I want something with an incredible amount of flavour. I know when I get into home brewing soon it’s going to be to make truly extreme beers, so the promise of a smoked Imperial Stout was.. promising.

This one poured almost jet black, great ruby red edging, and a thick tan head. The aroma is certainly strong in smoke, cocoa, roasted coffee, and a distinct sweet cherry. Great! This one is an Imperial done right – smooth, almost oily, so easy to drink. Lots of great smoke but done perfectly, allowing the cocoa and cherry to make their way through. A great first choice to kick things off!