New Brew: Thornbridge Pardus Banoffee Imperial Stout

So my buddy Alex brought me some beers from Europe. I had my first Budapest beer and a couple of Thornbridge beers from England. I have really enjoyed all the beers from this brewery.

So I pop the top on the 16oz can and pour it into the glass. At first I’m thinking it looked thin and really had a limited head. A good thing I don’t judge a beer by its pour alone.

So I bring the glass to my nose and the first thing that comes to my mind is a creamy caramel coated banana. The caramel aroma has that super creamy character. The banana is very subtle. I am intrigued by the aroma so the anticipation of the taste has peaked my interest.

The flavor followed the aroma. The caramel flavor is so creamy and rich. Imagine biting into a rich Belgian chocolate filled with creamy caramel…that is exactly the flavor I tasted with a hint of banana as well.

The mouthfeel is full, smooth and silky. The finish is not too sweet and very satisfying. I gave this beer a 4.75 and I am not sure why I didn’t give it a 5 cap rating. Most likely a flaw due to me drinking a few beers prior to this one.