Surely You Have Had Surly Darkness

I have to admit this is the first time having Surly Brewing Co. Darkness. I have heard so much about this Russian Imperial Stout and knew it was hard to get one. A colleague of my oldest had one, and he was gracious enough to share it with me!

It was hard to let this one warm up. I wanted to try it right away! The wait was over, and the first sip revealed roasty dark chocolate notes with a slight sweetness and a hint of cherry. The legs on this beer are amazing! The mouthfeel is full and a bit silky. For a 12% ABV stout, it isn’t boozy and doesn’t have the warming feeling of a higher ABV beer.

One has to be amazed at the malt profile of this fantastic stout. It is a perfect blend to get that rich chocolate experience with just the right amount of roastiness. I feel fortunate to get to try this Russian Imperial Stout!

Cheers!

Dark Lord 2020

I am lost for words as tears of joy stream down my face.

Three Floyds Brewing from Munster, Indiana, is the maker of the Dark Lord!

Let’s start with the brewer’s notes on this phenomenal Russian Imperial Stout!

Brewers Notes: A demonic Russian-Style Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, Mexican vanilla, and Indian sugar, this beer defies description. Available one day a year, in April, at the brewery: Dark Lord Day.

The head is a thin dark tan color. The nose on this stout is raisin and molasses. The most predominant notes are the sweet molasses and dark fruit. The secondary notes are mild coffee and chocolate. The body is full and warming in this decadent imperial stout!

The complexity of this 15% ABV imperial stout will ignite many different notes for each individual drinking this stout. This is genuinely an indulging experience. A must for stout lovers!

Cheers!