Steelhead Extra Stout

Steelhead beers are from the Mad River Brewing Company of Blue Lake, California.  This stout is 6.5% ABV.

The beer pours a deep and completely opaque black.  There is a generous foamy head that is medium brown.  The aroma is dark roasted malt, coffee, mocha, chocolate, sweet and creamy.  The taste follows the aromas directly, there is a wave of sweetness, then a dry wave heavy on the coffee.  It is well carbonated, but also drinks smooth.  There is an almost metallic tang on the finish.  It occasionally feels sugary in the mouth.  The aftertaste is dry and of very dark roasted malt, right up to the edge of burnt.  This beer is a bit of a roller coaster ride, but it has more ups than downs, and evens out as you drink it; overall solid.