Upright Brewing Oyster Stout

A seasonal release stout brewed with oysters, this 6.25% ABV beer is from the Upright Brewing Company of Portland, Oregon.

The beer pours an opaque pure black, even when held to the light. There is a tall, foamy head colored of coffee with light cream. The aroma is bittersweet dark chocolate, herbal like light star anise, light mocha, light whole coffee beans, along with dark cherries. The taste follows the aromas quite directly. It is on the upper range of medium-bodied, smooth, but with enough carbonation to be noticed and provide a tingle. The finish is fairly bitter and lightly dry hand fighting with bittersweet.