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North Coast Brewing Co.'s Old No. 38 Stout

I first tried this beer a few months ago, but wanted to try the same brewery's Old Rasputin Imperial Stout before posting, as it had been well reviewed here and I had read elsewhere that it was the better beer.

These are both excellent beers, definitely two of the best stouts I've ever had. I have to say, though, as good as the Imperial is, I'd prefer the Old # 38 if I was planning on having more than one. While the flavor isn't as deep or rich, the balance of the chocolate and coffee and malt flavors is excellent; I rarely drink stouts in the summer, but this one I could drink all day long at the beach.

I'm curious to hear what others think of it.