Beer Review: '72 Imperial

Colorado is quickly becoming California's biggest competition for best beer state in the western US. Obviously Cali has size on its side, but Colorado is turning out some world class beer from a growing number of breweries. One of these breweries is Breckenridge Brewery. Some of their stuff is just ok but some is pretty great and this one came in a super cool painted bottle with a pretty cool name too.

Breckenridge '72 Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout - 7.2% ABV
Milk/Sweet Stout
Rotating Availability
12 oz bottle poured into a pub glass
Bottled 2013

Appearance - Black with a thick, creamy, beige head. Good retention, good lacing.

Aroma - Lots of coffee, chocolate and a bit of cola.

Taste - Chocolate, coffee and a bit of vanilla.

Mouthfeel - Super creamy, thick and rich, velvety, average carbonation.

Overall - This was a very pleasant surprise. I went in with zero expectations and came away very impressed. This was like a dessert in a bottle, absolutely decadent. Can't wait to have it again.
Overall 4/5 Style 4/5

Drink On,

Dan