Cinnamon Raisin COMMODORE American Stout

This is pretty cool. I've been struggling to find stouts in the stores, since I guess they're not "in season" during the Summer. The cinnamon and raisin flavours don't dominate this, but they have a welcome presence. There is a nice spice aroma, but then the stout is dark, and burnt, making it much more bitter than I'd expect, almost like a black IPA rather than a stout. But then the spices, with maybe a hint of vanilla, come back in and balance this well. Overall more dry than sweet, which works for me. A good, solid, unique stout! MB-, with the minus only because I might think this is better than it is because I'm craving stout but can't find much. I'll revisit this in the winter for sure to see if it holds up!

12oz bottle, 6.5% ABV
Ballast Point Brewing Company
San Diego CA
purchased at Kenwood