Sir Fuzzy Pants
McAllister Brewing Company

Poured from a 22oz bottle into snifter glass in March 2023. I bought the bottle at their North Wales brewpub, and drank within 1 week of purchase. There was no bottled date on the label or bottle.

Appearance: Dark black with dark tan/brown head. The head is about 2-finger thick with very fine bubbles, lasts for a minute, and ended with almost no head. There is very little lacing sticking to the glass.

Smell: Strong aroma of bourbon and chocolate. Also, some roasted malt, coffee, and a hint of sweetness from alcohol. Overall, the chocolate and bourbon from the barrel aging dominate the others.

Taste: There is a nice balance between the sweetness from the chocolate versus the bourbon. Also some roasted malts, vanilla, and coffee flavors. There is a little hop bitterness to add to the taste and add some complexity. There is a strong alcohol presence, as with other Imperial Stouts, which matches the 13.5% on the label. Great aftertaste, which is also dominated by the chocolate and bourbon.

Mouth-feel: Thick, but with an extremely smooth and creamy body. Much more smooth than many other imperial stouts. The high alcohol is well-balanced and not overpowering.

This is an excellent imperial stout, and it has a variety of flavors that adds an impressive complexity to the beer. Although this is a big beer, it is smooth and very enjoyable to drink. I like this a little better than their "Bill Brasky" Imperial Porter, which is also very good. The smoothness adds to the overall enjoyment. I bought a second bottle, and will buy this again when available.