The Stout That's More Russian Than a Matryoshka Doll in Red Square
Introducing the Virginia Black Bear, a Russian Imperial Stout from Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery that’s about as subtle as a bear in your living room. Yes, folks, this one's so dark and mysterious, it's practically a Cold War spy in liquid form. Each sip is like a hearty handshake from Mother Russia herself, assuming Mother Russia has a grip made of roasted malt and a touch of existential despair.
The Virginia Black Bear is what happens when a brewery decides that what the world really needs is a beer so intense, it's like wrestling with a bear—only with more alcohol and less danger of mauling. It's crafted for the stout-hearted who believe that if you’re not chewing your beer, you’re not really drinking.
Now, some say that the "Imperial" in its name is just Lickinghole Creek’s way of compensating for something—like maybe the lack of an actual Russian heritage. But don't let that stop you from enjoying this behemoth brew that carries the weight of a Tzar and the subtlety of a ballet dancer wearing army boots.
And remember, with great power (and high ABV) comes great responsibility. So, pour yourself a glass when you have nothing else to do. Because after a few of these, the most productive thing you'll be doing is philosophizing about the imperial nature of mankind... or maybe just napping like a bear in hibernation.
Cheers to the Virginia Black Bear, the beer that’s bear-y Russian, without the need for a visa.
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
