Your Lytest One
Against The Grain Brewery

this is a weird one, on tap at klines in arvada, but we have come to expect weird beers from these guys, and this one continues the trend pretty well. there is a ton of rye in it, i get that in the nose, the taste, and the mouthfeel, so they werent subtle with it, it stands out even in a beer this dark and big and heavy on roasted barley and specialty dark malts, its a lot of earth and low end, but it works pretty well. i think its a little flat, thats a big knock against it for me, syrupy textured a as a result and unresolved, although there is a round smoothness to it that i do like, not harsh at all from the rye. pepper, rye, and licorice in the taste, some burnt coffee, stale coffee, coffee grinds, that kind of thing, and a booze burn to be reckoned with. nothing about this is light, despite the name, its a wintery meal in a glass, a sharer even as a small draft. dark cocoa left on the palate, grain husk impurity sort of grittiness too, although i dont hate that rawness. cool beer, but a one and done without a doubt. wintery all the way, intoxicating to say the least, filling but good. i like these guys a lot, and have never seen this one around anywhere else...

Sweet sticky spicy rich milk chocolate roast bit earthy
Very sweet, umami rich, sticky, earthy, lingering sweetness and bitterness. Sticky sugar, good amount of bitterness to balance. A bit of founders and evil twin lil b. Thick and oily

 

 

 

 

 

Dry & Bitter Your Lytest One

2016-05-25. On tap.

A: Opaque black.
S: Medium roasted aroma. Coffee and cocoa.
T: Intense chocolate and coffee. Toffee. Medium sweetness. Moderate bitterness. Long coffee aftertaste.
M: Full bodied. Pretty smooth mouthfeel. Moderate carbonation.
O: Excellent imperial stout. Enjoyed its strong chocolate/coffee flavors with nice balance.