The Czar Imperial Stout (Avery Brewing) | Proper Hops #098

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The Czar Imperial Stout | Imperial Stout | 10.57% ABV | 55 IBU
Avery Brewing | Boulder, CO, USA

Rate Beer: 99
Beer Advocate: "B+"
Proper Hops: 95 pts

Hops: Magnum, Hallertau

Glassware: Pint, goblet

Appearance: Jet black w/ red transparencies at bottom, 4-finger head, excellent lacing

Smell: Molassas, sweet roasted malts, hint of espresso + bittersweet chocolate, dirt, dark ripe cherry, plum

Taste: Full body, molasses, raspberry syrup, raisin, dark toffee, bittersweet chocolate, banana, pineapple, walnut, hint of fresh coffee grounds, maraschino cherry sweetness on finish, coconut residual, cherry wood afterthought, slick mouthfeel, mild carbonation

Pairings: Digestive w/ tiramisu

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[properhopstv]

@ReigningOnYourParade yeah! I've had a few of these brews for a little while; I'm excited to get into them!

[properhopstv]

@sfighter991 a really solid brew. I'd trust this Czar!

[sfighter991]

CZAR!!! Sounds Super Solid, good review as always.

[ReigningOnYourParade]

nice beers coming this week,good to see you with some real belgians