First sip is Not as sharp as most imperial stouts that I've had in the past. It's definitely chocolaty and milky smooth, and it is absolutely perfect when you allow it to get a bit warmer than your fridge would keep it. Fortunately, I have dogs who demand attention as soon as they see that I've opened a beer, so they make sure I don't drink beer too quickly.
Tip-in is oak and nuts with no noticeable carbonation effect. The middle is slight chocolate, along with the bitterness, and milk, and it's an absolutely delicious middle. The finish hints at coffee, hands out some oak and chocolate, and adds a bit of plum to even things out. It's a sweet finish, and it rounds out a very good beer.
Bottom Line: The oak may not all that much, but the base beverage is pretty darn good.
3.75/5