Samuel Smiths Imperial Stout

A black beer with a beutiful head. It has an aroma of smoked malt. It has a very filling feel and a good taste of smoked malt. Definatly a beer I’ll have again.

Sample of the 1999 version in March 2002: Dark black with beige head. The banana aroma is somewhat diminished if comparing to fresh samples. Full bodied and malty. Licorice flavour. Bitter finish. I’m not sure it gains so much on cellaring, so drink it when you can.

(Bottle 33 cl) The blackest Stout in the world? Pitch black and completely opaque with a fine, creamy brown head. Incredibly potent and full-bodied yet very pleasant and drinkable. Light sweetness and only a vague bitterness - doesn’t have the ashy, dry bitterness often found in Stouts. Quite delicate. 230403

Dark chestnut colour. Aroma has light chocolate, hints of grass, white sugar, and orange. Body is thick, especially for the size of beer, with chewy malts, lots of deep fruit (plums, peaches, raisins). Sweet, rich, fruity finish. Sheer quality.

Bottled. Dark brown coloured with a beige head. Aroma of dark chocolate, liquorice, coffee and dried fruit. Flavour of coffee and dark chocolate. Dry finish with notes of coffee.