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Saranac Imperial Stout

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Type: American-Style Imperial Stout
ABV: 9% 

   
Price 3
Packaging 1.5
Aroma 13.5
Flavor Beginning 19
Flavor Middle  22
Flavor End 18
Overall 13.5 
Total 90.5

Saranac Imperial Stout poured a dark brown, lackish color with a pen width, tan head.  The aroma is deep, packed with dark malt and lots of chocolate notes.  The body is incredibly smooth, sweet, and with more chocolate notes.  It is a little thin in the middle and there are some coffee notes leading into a dry, lightly bitter finish.  Overall, this is a very nice beer.  It has a huge flavor yet not overly done.  It is a little thin in the middle; a little bit more backbone and this will be an all-time classic but this beer is good enough as is.  Beer fans who love beers that fit in traditional styles will truly love this.   

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