East Hampton, CT / 9.1% ABV

Part of the Twelve Percent Beer Project collective, Fat Orange Cat makes some of the most humorous and delicious beers in Connecticut. They are making beer up to today’s standard, while also surprising us with how truly unique and tasty each one is.

This imperial stout, in particular (with no lactose, may I add), snow-blows us away with a mouthfeel and flavor of creamy fried chocolate ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon. These kitty buns are fresh out of the chimney, and too hot to handle, because this goes down way too easily and before you know it that 9.1% hits you like a snowball to the face.