Earlier this month, Deschutes Brewery made inroads into Missouri, which made this writer very happy. The primary beers that will be sold are the Mirror Pond Ale and the Black Butte Porter, both very good at a reasonable price (depending on where you get them). Today, the beer review will focus on two of the Deschutes products that are available for a limited time (seasonal). The first beer you see is the Hop Henge IPA. At 8.5% ABV, it is one of the better IPAs around, but unlike the Boulevard Double Wide, is only available for the first third of the year, which is the only reason why it's not closer to the top of the IPA list.
From the Deschutes Reserve series comes The Abyss, and rather than try to explain what it's about, I will let the Deschutes folks explain this one:
A deep, dark Imperial Stout, The Abyss has almost immeasurable depth and complexity. Hints of molasses, licorice and other alluring flavors make it something not just to quaff, but contemplate.
As for the great "drink it now or let it age" debate, we stand clearly on the fence. Distinct and delicious on release, the flavors meld and fuse into an entirely different pleasure a year on.
With an ABV of 11%, the Abyss is guaranteed to be a beer that is best enjoyed slowly. The aroma from the beer is one of the best, and every sip and sniff is clearly one that is worth enjoying right to the very end.
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