Kern River Class V Stout

From Kern River Brewing – This non-traditional beer is an Oatmeal Stout, Milk Stout and an Imperial Stout all in one. With a complex flavor profile ranging from coffee to chocolate, the sweetness is complemented with Chinook and Cascade hops to produce an extraordinary finish. But at 8.5% ABV, don’t let the smooth taste fool you; this beer is like the Kern at high water – “Not for the Timid”.

Kern River Brewing – Kern River Class V Stout – 22 oz. bottle poured into an English pint glass. 8.5% abv. Purchased at Whole Foods Market Pasadena, CA

Appearance: Pours a dark brown with an active frothy tan head.

Aroma: Spicy dark coffee roast, dark chocolate covered black cherries.

Taste: Burnt roast/char,black cherry and spicy hops.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied slightly creamy, perfectly carbonated.

Overall: An amazing, flavorful, certainly not too sweet strong stout. Great price too (as of press time, around $5.00 a bomber)