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Brew Review #121

Half Acre Big Hugs Imperial Stout

American Double Stout

Half Acre, Chicago, Illinois, USA

I RATE THIS BEER: 93

RELEASE: One-off Special Production // THE ABV. 10.0% | IBU’s. ? // THE NOSE: Black Cherry Jam, Tia Maria, Chocolate Covered Banana, White Chocolate, Vanilla Shake // THE TASTE: Bittersweet Chocolate, Black Sesame, Blackberry, Cream Cheese, Mocha, Butterscotch, Chocolate Syrup // THE BOTTOMLINE: Mouthwatering notes of artisanal dark chocolate hit the nose and palate at every turn in this big coffee infused American stout. A cooling dairy texture runs the length of the beer, bolstering and drawing together the eclectic chocolate box of rich cocoa, sweet black fruit, espresso and creamy butter flavors. The finish is long, dark and dry, providing the perfect counterpoint to all sweetness found up front and leaving the mouth watering for more. // THE BACKBONE: Dark Matter Coffee // PRICE POINT: $11 | 1x 22oz bottle //

Food Pairings:

Chicken Mole Tiramisu Chocolate Éclair Cherry Cheesecake