Just wanted to post a quick blurb about one of the most recent brews I have tried that absolutely "wowed" me. Florida's Cigar City is quickly becoming a top contender in the U.S. craft beer scene and Denmark's Mikkeller has been leading the way for a couple years as one of Europe's most cutting edge, boundary pushing breweries that have collaborated with just about every major craft brewery worth mentioning. Earlier this year these brewers collaborated on Nielsbohrium, an American Imperial Stout brewed with raisin and cinnamon then aged in rum barrels. Coming in at 10% ABV, this jet black stout delivers on every level. Pouring a deep black with a ruby-tan head, this beer has an incredible nose that will make you forget that this was made to actually drink and not just to smell. Once I did take a sip it did not disappoint at all and it was full of roasted malts, dark fruit, cinnamon, a slightly sweet sugary presence and nice notes of oak, vanilla and rum. Incredibly complex and enjoyable, this is truly a masterpiece in its own regard. With such a small amount bottled I will no doubt never see this one again, but I sure am glad that I did get to try it. Thanks to Jason for bringing this one to the last group tasting.
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