Dreamwood
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Dull black with a fuzzy tan head that recedes to a flat, long collar.

All the boozy Pappy, it's peppery and herbal, like sassafras, with an almost spiced orange characteristic. It goes so far in this direction that I almost thought it was a barleywine and not a stout, as the roasts no longer seem to assert themselves, though it does after time settle back into a classic stout base.

Bottle pour- dark as night with short khaki head leaving minimal lacing and a tiny ring of foam. Nose is all about the bourbon barrel and taste follows with a hint of sweetness and more barrel wood. A bit of alcohol warmth lingers on the finish. Exceptionally tasty, especially for bourbon aficionados .

 

 

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I don't usually write much for reviews and typically use the rating system as a guide to what I purchase. However, Dreamwood has driven me to type. It is fantastic. I received my shipment today and promptly dropped the bottle loosening the cap. Beer was leaking. Damn. Poor me. Guess I will have to sample tonight. ....Tonight is here and I love it. For a 16% alcohol imperial stout it has more body that I would typically expect. Not that boozy which means sneaky. Gonna have to temper this one. I highly recommend!