Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy STYLE: Russian Imperial Stout STATS: 10.5% ABV PENDING RATER: Che - RATE: X.X/5 MEDIA FACEBOOK: Oskar Blues Page TWITTER: @OskarBlues INSTAGRAM: @OskarBlues WEB: Oskar Blues Website HOMETOWN: Longmont, Colorado

Laughing Dog The Dogfather

Laughing Dog The Dogfather STYLE: American Double / Imperial Stout STATS: 11% ABV This was on draft at the Brass Tap. As I always do, no matter what the weather, I tried as many stouts as possible there. This is a brewery I had never even heard of but was pleasantly surprised with this stout. The beer arrived with a thin, off-white head & an almost black, opaque body. This one smelled like a smokey malt with just a hint of chocolate. You could also smell the alcohol, almost foreboding of the punch to come. It tastes surprisingly "thin" but the chocolate, malty flavors are nice. The alcohol is present but definitely not overpowering. It has an aftertaste of coffee within the alcohol kick you get. A nice stout. Not going into my bank of favorites but I will order this again. RATER: Joey - RATE: 3.8/5 MEDIA WEB: Laughing Dog Website HOMETOWN: Sandpoint, Idaho

Founders Imperial Stout

Founders Imperial Stout STYLE: Russian Imperial Stout STATS: 10.5% ABV This was on draft at the Brass Tap. I'm a stout lover so I had to give it a go. I was not disappointed! The pour showed up with a medium tan head while the beer itself was a very dark brown. Almost black. It smelled of cocoa powder & malt. The taste mirrored this as you pick up chocolate, cream along with malt. As a proper stout should be, this beer had little carbonation, was really smooth & fairly thick. Despite the double digit ABV, I tasted no alcohol at all. This beer would be very dangerous for me. Great brew & a must try. RATER: Joey - RATE: 4.3/5 MEDIA FACEBOOK: Founders Brewing Page TWITTER: @foundersbrewing WEB: Founders Brewing Website HOMETOWN: Grand Rapids, Michigan

512 Five

512 Five STYLE: American Double / Imperial Stout STATS: 10.10% ABV PENDING RATER: Che - RATE: X.X/5 MEDIA FACEBOOK: 512 Brewing Page TWITTER: @512brewing WEB: 512 Website HOMETOWN: Austin, TX

Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout STYLE: India Pale Ale STATS: 9.5% ABV Pours a beautiful thick black with nice dark tan head. Smells of roast, chocolate, and hints of coffee. Nice deep flavors of chocolate and espresso some a bit of caramel. Also it’s thick and savory. Excellent Imperial Stout. RATER: Che - RATE: 4.35/5 MEDIA FACEBOOK: Great Divide Page TWITTER: @greatdividebrew WEB: Great Divide Website HOMETOWN: Denver, Colorado