503 | Beer | Less than $10, 22 oz

"...Firmly bitter with lots of hop flavor up front. Pineapple and pine are the dominant flavors in this, although grapefruit and some tropical flavors make a strong showing too. Nice, slightly sweet, caramel malt backbone..."

"...A strong ale with more than just a higher alcohol content, lots of different flavours going on between the hops and malt..."

The two breweries that arguably feature the two premier porters on our shelves (Edmund Fitzgeralg & Black Butte, respectively) decided to brew an imperial smoked porter to commemorate both of their 25th brewing anniversaries. That being said, how could this beer be anything short of spectacular? Don't expect it to taste like either of their porters though, this will probably be the smokiest thing you have ever tried outside of Schlenkerla Rauchbier.

"Japan's #1 imported beer and a very refreshing lager. Equal to, if not better than, many U.S. equivalents."

"Taste starts with smooth dark malts, segues into tart fruits, and closes with gradual appearance of oak/vanilla flavors....A fantastic barrel-aged brew...."

"....This beer is incredibly smooth. The body is luxuriously full, with just the right amount of carbonation. The mouthfeel is amazingly clean relative to the body, and the bitterness creates a wonderfully dry finish. Spectacular beer...."

"...Nice crisp citrus hops up front and some drying hops in the back...Caramel and spicy malt flavor (maybe Munich) balances the bitter very well...I am so glad they finally started bottling this..."

"This is an absolutely beautiful beer...The alcohol is exceptionally concealed. In many ways it reminds me of Old Rasputin, with it's wonderful complexity and exquisite balance...Dangerously drinkable and highly recommended!"