New Beer Weekend #303

@LeRose quoting (nearly) Jethro Tull is a great reminder that I’ve not listened to that album this year yet. Must fix that.
But we are not here to discuss music (unless your beer makes you break into song) - no, we are here to discuss beers new to us.
This is another one that I’ve had before, but it was a 4 oz pour at the brewery which was closely followed by a few other samples which meant specifics were lost. But they sold me a can or two, this is one.

Need to add it to the database, it’s not there yet. No matter, we’ll do this one live.
The pour is dark, not the darkest I’ve seen but darker than most imperial stouts I see. The light brown head leaves rings of lacing.
The taste is roasty! Not quite bitter and nowhere near sweet, this features French roast coffee and charred malts. If there is chocolate in this it gave up the fight and slipped into nothingness.
The feel is full, not viscous, just enough body to carry all the roastyness. (Yes, I’m making up words.)
OA, Arvon should work with Kosmicki more often, this is really nice.
Cheers all!

 

I use roasty, so roastyness seems permitted in my world

 

Martin House Coconut Pete Imp Stout w/Peanut Butter & Coconut Flavoring, 10.0% ABV; 3.25 overall

Pours a ruddy ebony with one finger of tan head. some head retention & lacing

S: Plenty of peanuts & coconut, seems forced/fake

T: Follows the nose, a bit roasty , some iron notes & dryness up front. Hints of coffee & booze mix in with the coconut & peanut butter once this beer is warmer. Finishes boozy with plenty of fake flavors & a bit of base beer

MF: Medium body, semi assertive carbonation. Carbonation flattens out a bit once warmer, fairly warming once warmed up

Just tastes like a base Imp Stout with artificial flavors added at the last second, not a one off for these guys. I honestly wouldn't buy most of their stuff if they weren't singles. Not a chore to finish, but close. Would like to try the base beer, bet it is better

 

Helluva Closer!

 

The date stamp above the label appears to indicate a canning date of 03/25/26.

 

I've decided not to open the BA imperial stout I had in mind. It was conditioned on vanilla and cacao nibs, and that's not what I'm in the mood for.

So instead I'm ending the weekend with a can of Revolution Straight Jacket. Not a New Beer to me, but a damn tasty one, and no lie. See y'all next weekend!

 

I nominate @Whyteboar for Prom King. He likes stouts, and so do I, so he is exactly the kind of Prom King I would vote for.

Also, speaking of stouts, he sent me some Expedition Stout and other tasty items. While this in no way qualifies as a bribe, it certainly adds to the intangibles that separate a great Prom King from a field of candidates.

 

Fremont - Hazeltine

16oz can served in a curvy Monhegan pint glass. Can is dated 04/28/26. Bought a single at the Columbia City location about a week ago.

Pours hazy light amber, huge fluffy head with clumpy remains as it decays slowly, lots of carbonation. Smell is citrus and citrus pith, moderate dankness, lots of pine.

Taste is similar, a bit more on the juicy side, but still not falling into the sweet category. Pith and zest are quite dominant, a bit more dankness.

Mouthfeel is big but not heavy, slightly chalky. Very nice IPA.