"The Muddy" Imperial Stout from Goose Island

Brewed with molasses and brewer's licorice says the Goose Island website, as well as dark rock and candy sugar. Sweeeeet! They say it's inspired by Chicago Blues (Muddy Waters - get it?) with "amplified sweetness", and yes, it is sweet - very much so. Not as heavy as your vtypical imperial stout, more like a dark quad in mouthfeel. The licorice is very subdued, but all of the other stuff contributes to a brew that is like drinking candy. There are some other flavors and aromas as well: dark fruits and some apricot, and, as expected, some chocolate and coffee. A very complex beer by some of Americ's craft beer masters.