The Livery is located in Benton Harbor, MI just north of St. Joseph. Over one hundred years ago, the
building known as the Palace Livery provided a vital service making it a unique gathering place for residents of
and travelers to Southwest Michigan. This former horse stable has been brought back to life as The Livery.
It features 12 beers on tap and 3 real ales as well as a beer garden.
Completely black in color, it looks rich and full as it pours. Dark caramel colored head is frothy and thick and is stubborn to dissipate. A good amount of lacing and a solid head across the top stays for the duration of the pint.
Roasted aromas are prevalent with coffee and toffee the most distinct. Walnut and pecans are very slightly perceptible with a smooth chocolate scent that lingers. Very slight hop notes round it out and are very inviting.
The first sip is overwhelmed with the chocolate and coffee notes but as it warms up you definitely catch the roasted nuts. Very dry and full mouthfeel that rivals Breakfast Stout from Founders. The mild 5.3% alcohol leaves the heat out of it and its nice to see this big of a stout not need to be overly high in abv.
I really like this brew and its the first I have had from The Livery and has got me looking forward to my next style from them.
For more information on The Livery check out their webpage at: http://www.liverybrew.com
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