Black Hole (Rum Edition)
Mikkeller ApS

Black Hole (Rum Edition)Black Hole (Rum Edition)
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From:
Mikkeller ApS
 
Denmark
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
13.1%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.39 | pDev: 22.42%
Reviews:
50
Ratings:
82
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 23, 2016
Added:
May 25, 2010
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  12
Brewed at De Proefbrouwerij.
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Ratings by TMoney2591:
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.87/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served in a Dirty John's tulip pint glass.

And the odyssey into the barrel-aged Black Holes begins here, at random. This one pours a pretty much opaque black-brown topped by a finger of light tan foam. The nose comprises roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, oak, vanilla, and a light booziness in the back. The taste does not deviate far from this, though the booze and oak are stepped-up and some raisins somehow find their way in as well. The body is fairly hefty, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry, chewy feel. Overall, a nice barrel-aged stout, but not as strong as the original and the lack of rum character is a bit f a disappointment.
Dec 17, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.31 by WastingFreetime from Wisconsin

Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.42 by wethorseblanket from California

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by edhizdeid from Washington

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by zestar from California

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by afsdan from Colorado

Mar 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Dec 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by GRG1313 from California

Oct 26, 2013
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Reviewed by TheSevenDuffs from Canada (ON)

2.91/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 1 | overall: 2.5
Didn't see the vintage indicated on the bottle.

A - Pitch black with almost no head. Carbonation appears very low.

S - Huge char, vanilla and rum aromas with some cocoa and molasses notes.

T - Charred oak, vanilla and molasses notes dominate. Come cocoa and roast notes are secondary flavours. The ABV is well hidden. A light rum presence is noticeable but not as dominant as I would have guessed. A light coffee flavour is also present.

M - Medium body and FLAT. The lack of carbonation made this beer almost undrinkable and it became a drain pour after a few sips. Disappointing.
Sep 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 11, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by Zbeetleman from California

Jul 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by jkane101 from New Jersey

May 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by JMBSH from Colorado

Jan 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by derkfromwi from Wisconsin

Dec 08, 2012
 
Rated: 2.75 by AgentZero from Illinois

Dec 06, 2012
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Reviewed by thagr81us from South Carolina

3.7/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Enjoyed while watching the Florida @ Florida State game during Rivalry Saturday! Served from bottle into a Mikkeller Teku (proper!). Poured pitch black with a minimal tan head. Maintained nice lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, roasted malt, wood, sweet alcohol, charred malt, subtle dark fruit, and subtle coconut. The flavor was of sweet malt, smoke, dark chocolate, dark fruit, wood, sweet alcohol, and coffee. It had a heavy feel on the palate with mild carbonation. Overall pretty decent brew. I have had a few rum barrel aged stouts that I have really enjoyed in the past so I went into this one with high hopes. However, this one fell just a little short unfortunately. The rum presence was there in the aroma with the subtle coconut note, but was nowhere to be found on the flavor. The coffee was really the dominant/lingering aspect taking place on this one. Wish the rum would have pounded my palate on this one. Still a good brew that I would suggest trying fresher than I have.
Nov 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 29, 2012
Black Hole (Rum Edition) from Mikkeller ApS
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 82 ratings