Tallgrass Releases “King Buffalo” Imperial Stout as 1st Seasonal of Year

It looks like Tallgrass Brewing’s Stout, “Buffalo Sweat.” It has the same dense, foamy head — though it’s a little darker — and it leaves the same sticky lacing on the glass. The aroma is spot-on. Coffee. Chocolate. Roasted barley, hints of toffee and a little bit of booze.

Take that first sip. The familiar coffee and chocolate flavors are there, but they’re bigger, bolder and more complex. The body is thick and robust, with a velvety texture and a bitter, dry and warming finish. There’s no residual sweetness like that of Buffalo Sweat — because there’s no lactose in this brew — but an earthy, herbal hop character that bounces beautifully off the dark roasted malts. Even at 10.5 percent ABV, it’s the perfect silky-smooth stout to get you through the cold months ahead. One Buffalo to rule them all.