What i didn't expect from the high gravity beers, and perhaps should have, was the aromaticity of the beer. In that respect it was more like a chardonnay than, oh, Coors Light. Bell's was otherwise very stout like, with lots of flavor, lots of hops and malt and bitter (and overtones of chocolate, Rice Krispies and Peeps.. well, maybe not the last two).
Quote from: foodnearsnellville on December 22, 2009, 12:00:01 PMWhat i didn't expect from the high gravity beers, and perhaps should have, was the aromaticity of the beer. In that respect it was more like a chardonnay than, oh, Coors Light. Bell's was otherwise very stout like, with lots of flavor, lots of hops and malt and bitter (and overtones of chocolate, Rice Krispies and Peeps.. well, maybe not the last two).Chardonnay? I would expect more Cabernet like being dark and rich and full of all kinds of roasty goodness. And some imperial stouts could have cloyingly sweet overtones. All of that malt may not always get converted.