Old Chimneys Good King Henry Imperial Stout

This imperial stout is brewed near Ipswich at the old Chimney brewery and is a recreation of the style Catherine the Great used to favour. It’s thick, strong decadant and roasty.

It slipped in to the glass almost flat with no head so to speak of.

The nose is dark chocolate and toffee with a winy like complexity reminiscent of many strong ales. Clare gets a treacly note.

The pallet is thick and almost chewy with more treacle toffee coming through. Lovely coffee notes.

The finish is more of the same with a lovely sweetness holding it all together. A belt of port like alcohol warms as it goes down.

Thanks to Adi from the Dove for this liquid treat.