In spite of the weight of the weather, I will insist on a stout or two (or more). I was tickled to see the set of "medical" beers some time ago on somebody's shelf, but didn't pick any up at the time. Now I see one stout standing all by its lonesome in La Buena Pinta, and now I just can't resist. The set was by La Calavera of Cataluña, with the Russian Imperial stout, an Irish Republican Stout and a Svensk Vodka Stout. The bottle is rather small, but I expect the beer inside will pack a punch.
There's an immediate rich and sugary aroma, with a strong base of alcohol. With some careful sniffing, I detect a sort of wine essence. There's not much head at all, leaving a very smooth looking brew in the glass. The flavor is much more bitter and less sharp and fruity than the scent would suggest. The beer is also fairly heavy and thick in the mouth, giving the impression of a mixed drink with a number of powerful ingredients. It is smooth, although the texture reminds me of a banana smoothie, or something similar. It's something of a chocolate stout, of the best kind, with enough dark chocolate to leave an impression but not overdoing the sugar. It does get a little heavier over time, and there's some globby sediment at the bottom, but overall it's sweet, sweet medicine.
Price: €2.90
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