#224 Arcadia Ales - Imperial Stout (2006)

I got this beer from the same guy I got the Three Floyds from. This is a two year old beer, maybe closer to threes since this beer was brewed. A beer's flavor can mellow a lot over time and oxidization flavors can also grow strong.

This beer has a rich malty smell, with roasted almost smoky aroma. There is also a hint of floral hop smell to this beer. No light passing through this beer, the color is black as night. The head is a light brown, with a light covering of the beer.

Dark roasted malt is the main flavor in this beer. There is a pronounced roast coffee bean flavor with a hint of chocolate. The hops give the beer a slight floral taste, and a touch of bitterness. The mouthfeel is smooth and full. The finish is dry, to the point of leaving the mouth dry.

This is a really tasty beer. There is no oxidization flavor from a two year of beer, this style ages very well. I would guess the hop flavor has lessened over time. I'll consider aging some Arcadia Imperial Stout in the future.