Whiskey Man Stout
5 Seasons Westside

Appearance: Arrived at the upstairs area a dark brown, near black body with a thin layer of khaki-colored fizz.

Smell: Nose of roasted barley splashed with morning coffee and garnished with a dusting of chocolate and dry caramel. Very mild whiskey accents as well, but, sadly, none of the added oak chips coming across for me.

Taste: Dry, roasted dark malts with pour of mild Breakfast Blend coffee and subtle tastes of chocolate and dark caramel. Meager pinch of brown sugar. Overall, a medium, perhaps even medium-low sweetness. Tiny hint of fruit. As with the nose, only small touches of the whiskey and oak come through in the flavor. A taste of roasted barley embodies the latter half. Finishes dry and lightly roasty.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Low, subdued carbonation. Fairly soft mouthfeel.

Drinkability: Usually whiskey and oak additions are reserved for bigger, bolder beers and not a comparatively bright, light, and refreshing dry stout. Still though, the delicate highlights, when noticed, added nice touches to an already pleasant, easily drinkable stout.