Mom-In-Law Gifts Choice Imperial Stout

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The author's mother-in-law surprised him with a bottle of Mother Earth Brew Company's Sin Tax Imperial Stout, a craft beer from the San Diego area known for its robust flavor profile of blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, caramel, and coffee.

Why it matters

The story highlights the thoughtfulness of the author's mother-in-law in gifting him a specialty craft beer, as well as the thriving craft beer scene in the San Diego region that has produced high-quality, complex stouts like the one described.

The details

The Sin Tax Imperial Stout is described as having a dry 8.1% ABV, a medium mouthfeel that is smooth and gentle, and flavor notes of espresso, Mexican chocolate, and cocoa beans. The author found the beer to be a 'fantastic example of a legendary beer style' that satisfied both his sweet tooth and his taste for beer.

• The author received the beer as a Christmas gift from his mother-in-law.