Samuel Smith Imperial Stout (pack of 4) (7%)

An English imperial stout brewed at Samuel Smith Old Brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, at 7% ABV and sold as a four-pack. The brewery has operated continuously since 1758 and ferments the stout in stone Yorkshire squares made of Welsh slate. The recipe uses well water from the brewery's own source, best barley malt, roasted barley, hops and the house yeast strain, with no adjuncts. The slate fermentation system keeps natural carbonation entrained, producing a creamier texture. It was rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast. Roasted malt and cocoa lead the nose, with darker dried fruit and subtle oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with deep chocolate, roasted barley, dark coffee, raisin, fig, prune, passion fruit and licorice. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering roasted malt and bittersweet chocolate and a gentle dryness.