Reviewing the Javha Imperial Stout from Southern Tier Brewing Company.Score: 82
Unknown vintage bottle purchased Fall 2011. Enjoyed 12/15/12 an served in an oversized brandy snifter glass.
Appearance: Pours an opaque dark brown/black brown color with dark caramel/red highlights at the top of the glass. One finger of creamy mocha/chocolate colored head at pour, settles into a layer of head that is so thin that it barely covers the top. Average lacing. 3.5/5
Smell: Alcohol, bitter chocolate and coffee. Has a faint oxidized/sour aroma. 3/5
Taste: Espresso beans and bitter chocolate. Some earthy hoppiness too. This beer is very acrid with a sharp, lingering chocolaty bitterness. 3.5/5
Mouthfeel: Very acrid mouthfeel. Medium (maybe slightly lighter) bodied, medium carbonation. Bitter, but not dry, finish. 3/5
Overall: I remember Southern Tier being one of my favorite breweries before I started regularly drinking craft beer, but recent experiences seem to have soured past memories. Like the Unearthly and Oak Aged Unearthly, I distinctly remember Jahva being better when I had it several years ago. Nowadays, however, I am finding it to be a very bitter, one dimensional stout.
Recommendation: Worth trying once, but I wouldn't buy a bomber of this again.
Pairings: Smoked turkey croissant with Swiss cheese.
Cost: $7.99 for 22 oz (bomber) bottle.
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