Natasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial Stout
Hoppin' Frog Brewery

Natasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial StoutNatasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial Stout
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From:
Hoppin' Frog Brewery
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 10.85%
Reviews:
34
Ratings:
156
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 22, 2018
Added:
Nov 17, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  16
Collaboration with Fanø Bryghus

A collaboration ale between Hoppin' Frog Brewery (Akron, Ohio) and Franø Bryghus (Fano Island, Denmark). Dry-hopped and bottle conditioned.
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Ratings by kjkinsey:
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Rated by kjkinsey from Texas

4/5  rDev +3.4%

Oct 03, 2013
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Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida

3.79/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Reviewed from (long-standing) notes. Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a Cycle Brewing snifter glass.

A: Very dark brown to black, with minimal visible carbonation. Forms a thin mocha-colored head that fades away quickly.

S: Big chocolate and roasted malts. A creamy sweetness mixes with rye malts and coffee. A little ethanol heat on the nose as well.

T: Bittersweet chocolate and dark roasted malts. Bitter coffee grounds, rye malts, and dark cacao. Hints of dark fruit (maybe prunes?) show up as the beer warms. The bitter, drying coffee ground flavor lasts into the hang with just a touch of cacao nibs. Some hop bitterness contributes an earthy flavor as well.

M: A nice thick mouthfeel, especially given the tame ABV listed. Alcohol presence is minimal. Fairly low carbonation sensation.

O: Not my favorite beer. The flavors came screaming through, but the rye didn't mix as well with the bitter chocolate and coffee grounds. Drinkable for sure, but not my favorite.
Jun 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Aug 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Aug 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by calcnerd from Pennsylvania

Jun 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Apr 18, 2016
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.7/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Black with brown edges and a dense, bubbly tan blanket on top

On the nose is medium roast acidic coffee, cola, smoked cedar, and a little roasted almond with peanut butter.

Taste is banana nut bread with chocolate chunks dipped in coffee. Yet it's tangy and almost reaches a spicy soy sauce peak, attributable possibly to some piney hops, but this is not quite a black IPA. A hint of brownie batter comes in as an aftertaste--I daresay that's not a bad thing at all.

Feel is medium of body with some tingly but expanding carbonation, finishing dry.

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In March 2018 I'm having my last bottle, which is about 5 years old now, and the spicy soy sauce I mentioned above is completely gone. There's still a slight rye spiciness to it, but all and all, it's like a unique, woody take on BORIS.
Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by CBrodbeck from Florida

Sep 18, 2015
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Rated by IMFletcher from Kentucky

3.65/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle pour June 2015. It's really weird, because it tastes like a black IPA, but for a Black IPA, it's not bad. Extreme hop character here.
Jun 27, 2015
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.8/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Big rye and cocoa aroma, with some resiny hops.

Big resin flavor, accented by roasty malt and spicy rye notes. Nice chocolate finish. Interesting mix of flavor.
Jun 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Jun 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by Eziel from Ohio

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by tim007007 from Illinois

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Chris-1911 from Illinois

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by Paponetti44 from Florida

Mar 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by JGlitz87 from Texas

Feb 19, 2015
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Reviewed by Austin32 from Wisconsin

3.89/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Good offering from Hoppin Frog. Pretty much agree with reviews stating this is a good beer but not on par with D.O.R.I.S or B.O.R.I.S. Good chocolate and rye flavor but nothing incredible. Worth a taste if you have the opportunity but not a must have.
Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by teamwiggum from Wisconsin

Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Dec 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 01, 2014
Natasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial Stout from Hoppin' Frog Brewery
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 156 ratings