Review of Siberian Night Imperial Ale

This week, we taste tested Thirsty Dog Brewing Company's Siberian Night Imperial Ale.  Wow, that was a mouthful!

This is all the brewing company had to say about this particular beer...

From Thirsty Dog Brewing Co website

So...on to the reviews!

I poured this beauty into a Sam Adams perfect pint, there was a small head and no lacing as I drank the Siberian night away. By Siberian Night they mean black as night, this stuff is dark and could scare off an amateur based on its looks. The aroma had hints of roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, and a little alcohol. The taste is what I expect from an imperial stout. Smooth with hints of caramel and a lingering roastiness of the malts and sweet chocolate. The alcohol is hidden well for the 9.7 ABV. I could easily drink this beer all night.
Jim McCord, Random Guy

Siberian Night Imperial Stout smells like chocolate! This stout is deep dark red-brown in color. Slightly bitter with a faint burnt caramel taste and has no taste of chocolate what so ever. I am not much a fan of darker brews. That said, I am not much a fan of this beer either. I give Siberian Night 2 out of 5 thimbles.
Holly

Siberian Night is dark...really dark.  I tried holding it up to the light, and still could not see through it.  It was so dark that the foam was a light brown color.  It smelled of chocolate and coffee...yummmmchocolate and coffee.  It did not taste like it smelled.  It was very strong and bitter.  The after taste was better than the taste.  I give this beer 1.5 thimbles.
Mary