The Abyss – a barrel-aged imperial stout from Deschutes Brewery – pours black with a thick tan head. Boozy bourbon, roasted malt and bitter espresso notes. A crème brûlée mouthfeel. Baker’s chocolate covered coffee bean-accentuated with an dry, ash-like finish. The molasses shows up strong as the stout warms in the glass. A delicious and stellar beer. Wish I had another bottle as I’m curious to see how this one ages. If only they had East Coast distribution…