Hoof Hearted Brewing Girth Brooks Imperial Stout

Beer Name: Girth Brooks
Brewery: Hoof Hearted Brewing (Marengo, OH)
ABV: 15.0%
How sold: On draft
Where bought: Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR)
Price: $3.00 for a 5 oz pour

Date Purchased: April 12, 2018
Date Drank: April 12, 2018
When brewed? Rotating or limited-time beer.

Commercial Description: "Double mash stout with coffee, toasted coconut, and smooth vanilla goodness!"

Where distributed: Hoof Hearted Brewing has very limited distribution and may even be hard to find within Ohio. I was shocked they even came to Portland this past April.

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Pours black into a taster glass. Tan head, some lacing. 4.5/5

Smell (25%): Mostly coffee and vanilla, with some coconut. 4.5/5

Taste (40%): Toasted coconut-forward with vanilla, coffee, and even some chocolate. Another wave of the toasted coconut and vanilla on the back end. Amazed by how easy-drinking this one is. Octane held in check very well. No way would I guess it is 15%. 4.75/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Full-bodied, some carbonation. Velvety on the tongue. 4.5/5

Overall (20%): An outstanding Imperial (Triple) Stout. I of course made the mistake of ordering this and Great Notion's Triple Stack at the same time, so it was impossible on appearance alone to differentiate the two. Luckily, the beers taste different, and the coconut on this one gave it away. Girth Brooks is a tremendous, easy-drinking Imperial Stout that dangerously drinks far easier than its stated ABV. You'll get every bit of the coffee, vanilla, and toasted coconut with each sip. I'm giving it the nod over South of Eleven. 4.75/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.65/5