Aces & Ates
Big Boss Brewing

Aces & AtesAces & Ates
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From:
Big Boss Brewing
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 12.88%
Reviews:
82
Ratings:
212
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 08, 2020
Added:
Jan 31, 2009
Wants:
  22
Gots:
  23
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Ratings by LauraAlberts:
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Reviewed by LauraAlberts from South Carolina

4.55/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Since when does a stout have to be the beer that pins you to the ground like a bear and make you a "man" if you can drink it all in one sitting.

Why can't a stout be a beer you can just enjoy whenever?

Well it CAN - this is that Stout.

For the stout drinker looking to impress his man friends - this isn't the stout to brag that you drank last night while watching cage wrestling on Spike. As a stout drinker I'd drink this if I wanted to have several beers/stouts in one sitting.

Appearance: Solid brown/black with tan head.

Smell: Coffee beans, hint of vanilla extract, hint of bourbon

Taste: Sedated Coffee with an open, bourbon aftertaste that turns into dark chocolate with underlying vanilla notes.

Mouthfeel: Thin, this one's not carbonated, or even has the motor oil consistancy of the classic Founders Breakfast or KBS.

Drinkability: I could pound them back all afternoon. For a true stout lover, this is your session stout. Drink this and be merry! I feel like the beer god is answering the prayers of stout lover looking for a stout to enjoy like the Germans enjoy pilsener. If this brew comes your way - check it out. Great entry-level stout for the up and coming craft beer connoisseur.
Apr 09, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.58 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jul 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4.04 by Sebas from North Carolina

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.07 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Aug 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by OriginalWayOut from North Carolina

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by HeartofMiami from Florida

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by kell50 from North Carolina

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by warrendietrich2001 from Nevada

May 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by dsshuck from Delaware

May 05, 2016
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Rated by Bones349 from North Carolina

4.31/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Subtle coffee added to a great stout.
Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 2.74 by JamminJay1986 from North Carolina

Apr 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Tylertut from Ohio

Apr 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by georgeaaron from Indiana

Mar 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by zachthelaxer93 from South Carolina

Mar 17, 2016
 
Rated: 2.84 by walkinginplace from North Carolina

Mar 10, 2016
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Reviewed by NateDyk47 from Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had a pint of this at Big Boss Brewery's taproom.

Look: dark brown (nearly black) pout with a finger of tan head
Smell: dark chocolate, coffee; overall smell rather weak
Taste: dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt
Feel: smooth, medium/heavy body, medium/light carbonation

Overall: this was a pretty good stout. I'd definitely have it again.
Feb 14, 2016
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Rated by DanVas86 from Pennsylvania

4.34/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hides it's ABV very well. Finishes a hair bitter for a stout
Feb 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Immortale25 from North Carolina

Jan 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by bb-magic from Florida

Dec 27, 2015
Aces & Ates from Big Boss Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 212 ratings