Oak-Aged Black River Imperial Stout
Moon River Brewing Company

8 oz. draft - $7.00 at Moon River in Savannah, Georgia. Listed, with a bright red font, mind you, as being a hefty 12% ABV.

Appearance: Inky, rich-looking, black body with a frothy, dark tan head.

Smell: Dark, roasted malts with heady aromas of dark chocolate, aromatic tobacco, and a beef, oak-laden red wine.

Taste: Full dark maltiness with tastes of milk chocolate, toffee, used pipe tobacco, and simply awash in dessert-like sweetness. Though purported to have been "aging in two whiskey barrels," there's no real appreciable whiskey character. Instead, the barrel aging comes across with a fruity, softly tart, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon flavor. Which is fine by me! A touch of acidity on the periphery. Slightly drying and with a spoonful of jam in the malty finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium-low carbonation. Very creamy mouthfeel.

Drinkability: One to sip and savor. Without a doubt, it was the most flavorful, most enjoyable beer to be had at Moon River. I made sure to swing past the bar on my way out to get a to-go Solo cup of it for the road.