Talk about a ready-made food and beer pairing. BC’s first Imperial Oyster Stout was brewed by Lighthouse Brewing Company, with a shuck load of organic oysters, from Okeover Inlet in Desolation Sound and Vancouver Island’s cold, pristine waters. The plump, small oysters were shucked on Oct. 24, and added to the brew the next day, along with 10 (!) malts. This is absolutely a winter warmer—pouring very dark brown and creamy, with a thick head, heaps of cool, dark chocolatey malts and a smooth palate at 9.3% ABV. An interesting saline spiciness adds intrigue to the lingering finish. Pair with, what else, a plate of fresh oysters.
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