post-turkey, no leftovers

Although the red and black of the label might make it look slightly devilish, Portus Blendium's Imperial Stout is almost nectar of the gods.  The brewery is new to me, but I always love a stout, and beers from the north of Spain have not exactly been unpleasant.

What do you see in this Rorschach test?

Rich blackness rushes out of the bottle, to be topped with a dirty dark beige head in the glass.  The aroma is slightly tart, although with a stout's fortitude.  A deeper whiff reveals something more chocolatey.  The taste is bitter, bitter, a kick in the palate at first.  Further gastronomic contemplation uncovers a little chocolate there too, although wrapped in smokiness.  Once that is revealed, not much changes to the bottom of the glass.  The beer stays mellow but flavorful, probably would have been okay with the turkey.  It would be nice with a dark chocolate cake too.

Supplier: Prost Chamberí
Price: ~€3.60 (I lost my receipt, but it's close to that)