Central Waters Brewing Company – Peruvian Morning

Central Waters Brewing Company – Peruvian Morning

Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout with coffee
Brewed in: Amherst, Wisconsin
On tap at BarleyPop Tap and Shop
Tasting on: 4/13/18
Glass: Snifter

Aroma: Deep, rich coffee overtones. Undertones of minor chocolate and maple syrup. 9.5/10

Appearance: Black with no clarity. Tan head with moderate retention. 9/10

Flavor: Medium bitterness and minor dark malt in the beginning, followed by a mostly dry middle with low to moderate coffee. Moderate bourbon barrel character and light maple syrup in the end along with low to moderate sweetness. Minor bitterness in the aftertaste. 18.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body, low carbonation, minor warming alcohol. 9/10

Overall Impression: Excellent clean coffee aroma with a complex and rich flavor that blends dark malt, barrel character, and coffee. 46/50

Final Score: 92% = B+