Showdown: NorCal Imperial Stout

Imperial stouts are great. I think that's a fairly agreed upon statement. What's not to love? Roasted malts, chocolate, sweetness, awesome. Winter is the perfect time for the style and the PNW makes some of the best. Does Northern California count as the PNW? As a midwesterner, I think it does. I was standing in …

Minoh Imperial

You may remember a few months back when I professed my undying love for Minoh's Valentine Day Imperial Stout. The ramped up 2009 version hit the taps a little while back and tastes mighty fine. The alcohol is up to 9%, so I wouldn't say it's as session-able as last year's version, but the roasted …