Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Great Divide Brewing Company
Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout - Stout Aged on Oak Chips with Cocoa
Nibs and Spices Added - bottled on April 9, 2013.
From the Great Divide Brewing Company website:
“CHOCOLATE OAK AGED YETI IMPERIAL STOUT is another revered
incarnation of our legendary imperial stout. We toned down the hops a
bit to allow cocoa nibs to contribute some pleasing bitterness,
while vanilla notes from the oak combine with the cocoa to create an
aroma and flavor akin to a gourmet chocolate bar. A dash of
cayenne keeps things lively, adding just a bit of heat to the finish.
Another great Yeti? Hell yes.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a thick dark brown, nearly used motor oil black with a large and dense dark tan
head leaving loads of spotty lacing.
Aroma: Bitter,
dark chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla and a slight oak scent.
Taste: Dark,
bitter chocolate, oak, vanilla, roasted malt with just a slight touch of
cayenne in the finish.
Overall: Thick
and creamy, Great Divide Brewing Company Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
is nice. This 9.5% ABV offering is worth
trying. The alcohol is very well hidden.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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