20130319:
I wrote: "I might be influenced by the drink's name, but it kind of smells like green tea. Otherwise, I pick up on standard stout scents. The smell is nice and reminds me of Bailey's Irish Cream. It has a great taste on the tongue. It's strong, but good. I detect more of the flavor after swallowing. It's so strong. I should wait before taking another sip, the flavor has begun to diminish." 9:02PM ET
[20130430]
Flying Dog Green Tea Imperial Stout
Relevant Links:
Green Tea Imperial Stout (Flying Dog Website)
Green Tea Imperial Stout (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog Green Tea Imperial Stout (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
I wrote: "I might be influenced by the drink's name, but it kind of smells like green tea. Otherwise, I pick up on standard stout scents. The smell is nice and reminds me of Bailey's Irish Cream. It has a great taste on the tongue. It's strong, but good. I detect more of the flavor after swallowing. It's so strong. I should wait before taking another sip, the flavor has begun to diminish." 9:02PM ET
[20130430]
Flying Dog Green Tea Imperial Stout
Relevant Links:
Green Tea Imperial Stout (Flying Dog Website)
Green Tea Imperial Stout (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog Green Tea Imperial Stout (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
BREWHOUSE RARITIES
GREEN TEA IMPERIAL STOUT
BREWER BREAKDOWN:
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 10%
AVAILABILITY: February release
HOP BITTERNESS: 75 IBU
SPECIALTY MALTS: C-80, Chocolate, Roasted, Black, Smoked Malt
HOPS: Warrior
YEAST: Whitbread
FOOD PAIRINGS:
The combination of a cold green tea steep and a rich malt backbone creates a unique umami complexity. Rich dark chocolate and herbal accents greet the nose, giving way to a bittersweet chocolate base with roast earthiness and savory green tea flavors.
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