Calavera Mexican Imperial Stout

It's actually been cold here in Austin the last couple of days, and that means stout weather at my house.  And while i don't normally associate Mexico with stouts, enter the Calavera Mexican Imperial Stout from Tlalnepantla, Mexico.  This 9% ABV libation pours a dark black with brownish head, and smells of malts, dark fruit notes, vanilla, and an all around roastiness.  Flavors of malt, coffee, toffee, and chocolate make for a pretty standard imperial stout, but the vanilla notes in the mix really make the whole thing pop.  It's definitely worth a taste if you're looking for something new.

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