Deschutes Black Butte XXV

From Deschutes Brwery – Dates, figs and chocolate. Black currants, barrel-aged in bourbon casks. The result is an Imperial Porter with a tart berry and chocolate aroma with luscious layers of dried fruit, oak and vanilla. A fitting tribute to the 25th Anniversary of our flagship beer.

Deschutes Brewery – Deschutes Black Butte XXV – 22 oz. bottle poured into a goblet. 11.3% abv.

Appearance:  Pours dare I say black with a thin white ring.

Aroma:  Ripe dark fruit, brambles, chocolate, wood, port.

Taste:  Slight roast, herbal hops, wood, chocolate, dark fruit, tobacco, light spirits, bitter chocolate.

Mouthfeel:  Full bodied modest carbonation.

Overall:  I enjoyed this beer well before it’s enjoy after date. Last years recipe was a bit too sweet and had too much ripe dark fruit, this years was balanced with a few other flavors I enjoy. I think this is ready to drink now.