Pirate Life Imperial Breakfast Stout

Country: Australia

Brewery: Pirate Life Brewing

Style: Imperial/Double Stout

Format: 500ml Can

ABV: 11%

Ploughing through at a colossal 11% ABV, this Imperial Stout is brewed with pale malt, wheat and a variety of specialty grains. A blend of US and German hops lend bitterness and spice, while kettle additions of lactose help to keep it sweet. In the pint, it's raisin black with a honeyed edge - like recirculated engine oil. The aroma conjures imagery of pancakes doused in maple syrup; and the tastebuds largely concur. A treacle like viscosity enhances the offering, along with lashings of coffee liqueur, molasses and dark chocolate. Its unabashedly decadent and tremendously well balanced for it's size.