Article by Fister Roboto of lefthandhorror.com

Dogfish Head are well known for  their desire to try just about anything, and the Bitches Brew release is a great example of how they succeed.

Tasked with creating a brew worthy of the Miles Davis album “Bitches Brew”, DFH set out to create a worthy bottled tribute.

Style/ABV: Russian Imperial Stout – 9% ABV

A: Black motor oil. Hold this one up to a light…nothing gets through. Produces 1-2 fingers of dark tan head that vanishes quickly. I love how the bubbles draw the beer to the top and sits between them, creating a two-layered picture of beauty. Looked so good I couldn’t wait to try it.

S: Chocolate, coffee, tons of malt, a little dark fruit.

T: Lots of chocolate, but more of a milk chocolate than bittersweet, coffee, very earthy with a delicate hop flavor that adds real balance. Very sweet up front, but finishes bitter. Very complex. A welcome addition from DFH’s amazing brewery.

M: Very full and creamy. Near perfect carbonation.

O: Killer brew, DFH. RIS are my favorite of the stout world and this is a welcome selection. The flavors really take charge after it warms up a bit. Having a bomber of this on a cold November night with Miles in the background is well worth the time and money spent. Go grab a bottle.