This is a PourThought first, a guest review. My good buddy Jake Gould got his hands on this limited release beer from Dogfish Head and he wrote up a great review of the beer. Here’s some info on the beer straight from the Dogfish Head website:
“In honor of the 40th anniversary of the original release of Bitches Brew, Miles Davis’ 1970 paradigm-shifting landmark fusion breakthrough, we’ve created our own Bitches Brew – a bold, dark beer that’s a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root, a gustatory analog to Miles’ masterpiece.Featuring the album’s iconic artwork, created by the late Mati Klarwein, on its label, Dogfish Head’s Bitches Brew was unveiled at SAVOR, An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, June 5, 2010 at the National Building Museum, Washington DC.”
So here’s Jakes review. Thanks buddy!
I bought this bottle a little over 2 weeks ago and since then I’ve started a new job, moved into a new house, and seen Boston struggle through the worst winter of my life. Now that I’m finally settled it’s time to crack it open and give a shot at writing up a review.
Pours a very dark brownish black with a thin tan head. Definite chocolate aroma with hints of sweetness and honey and a bit of caramel
Taste is simultaneously sweet and a bit dry with traces of malt, coffee, and honey. Very flavorful and masks the high alcohol content well.
Mouthfeel is balanced. Smooth and not overly carbonated. I love stouts so obviously to me the drinkability is very high.
I’ll probably watch Sopranos on-demand and finish the whole bottle. I was lucky enough to get the last one in the store and will definitely be keeping my eyes out for it in the future, as you should too.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Enjoy it…
