Sebago Lake Trout Stout

Sebago Brewing Company isn't just a fine brewer, but a great restaurant. They have restaurants in and around Portland, ME (my favorite item on the menu is the beer battered fish n' chips), and they're distributed through New England. So if you're passing through Portland or find this at your local beer supplier, pick it up. You won't regret it.

The midnight color and creamy head of this hints at the potent experience it gives you. It smells of toffee up front with coffee in the back and with enough movement, hops. Its thick, smooth and creamy body outdoes other stouts somehow, just more robust in a way. The palate tastes of roasted barley that mimics coffee and chocolate but there is hops as well to create an enjoyable equilibrium. This is a balanced stout.

Sebago's Lake Trout Stout is an A (excellent). There's no new approach or taste, just a well done brew.