Our Tastes-- Dark Truth Stout

Many times the truth is dark and not as appealingly clear as we would like. However, I will not let this sway my peer review of Dark Truth Stout. Made by Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO. It pours a masterful jet tar black with slightly creamy tight brown head after settling. The aroma attacks the nose with roastedness of anything that can be burnt. Not sure if it is coffee or malt at this point but the aroma is exciting. On first swill of the offering of The Enabler, a smokiness rushes across the palate like scorched land leaving little room for anything else. Hop is there I'm sure but undetectable. The warming EtOH is definitely there from a 9.7%abv. Plums and raisins are your sticky tongue favorite on this one. This time of year I'm especially partial to stouts mainly because of the heartiness but too they seem to have their (stouts) own little niche with regards to being able to gently envelope other delicate notes.