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Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
Great Divide Brewing Company
- From:
- Great Divide Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #724 - ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- 95
Ranked #1,634 - Avg:
- 4.27 | pDev: 9.37%
- Reviews:
- 1,075
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 24, 2023
- Added:
- May 17, 2008
- Wants:
- 319
- Gots:
- 834
A generous infusion of Denver's own Pablo's espresso adds yet another layer of complexity to this beer, combining with the vanilla oak character, intense roasty maltiness and bold hop profile to create a whole new breed of mythical creature. It's official: You can now have Yeti with breakfast.
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Ratings by Roguer:
Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
4.16/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a huge, extremely dark brown and firm head, topping a deep, coffee-bean-brown brew.
The aroma is everything this beer promises on the label: tons of espresso mixes with chocolate, with caramel, toffee, vanilla, and oak in the background.
Flavor is less rich and more balanced, but still features all of the above.
Chocolate up front, but it's less sweet and more bitter and dark.
Earthy hops provide some bite on the mid-palate, where the oak starts to come in.
Strong but smooth bitter, dark coffee bean finish, which also features a bit more of the oak, and a return of the chocolate flavor.
Roasted barley is represented throughout primarily by a chocolate flavor, but there are also plenty of roasted and toasted grains, providing a nice thick base brew.
Surprisingly thin feel, although it's still quite thick and silky. Absolutely no hint of alcohol. Bitter throughout, but not unbalanced; it's just a hop-forward and very roasty brew. Sticky, oily coating for a long finish. Not a particularly lively brew - no sting, no foaming - but that is not at all a criticism.
This is one of the better Yetis I've tried. The espresso definitely provides a rich depth of flavor and character, and the oak - while comparatively subtle - brings along nice notes. My personal take is that the Yeti series is too hop-forward, but with everything else going on in this beer, that provides a wonderful balance and bite to what otherwise might be too rich.
Nov 26, 2014The aroma is everything this beer promises on the label: tons of espresso mixes with chocolate, with caramel, toffee, vanilla, and oak in the background.
Flavor is less rich and more balanced, but still features all of the above.
Chocolate up front, but it's less sweet and more bitter and dark.
Earthy hops provide some bite on the mid-palate, where the oak starts to come in.
Strong but smooth bitter, dark coffee bean finish, which also features a bit more of the oak, and a return of the chocolate flavor.
Roasted barley is represented throughout primarily by a chocolate flavor, but there are also plenty of roasted and toasted grains, providing a nice thick base brew.
Surprisingly thin feel, although it's still quite thick and silky. Absolutely no hint of alcohol. Bitter throughout, but not unbalanced; it's just a hop-forward and very roasty brew. Sticky, oily coating for a long finish. Not a particularly lively brew - no sting, no foaming - but that is not at all a criticism.
This is one of the better Yetis I've tried. The espresso definitely provides a rich depth of flavor and character, and the oak - while comparatively subtle - brings along nice notes. My personal take is that the Yeti series is too hop-forward, but with everything else going on in this beer, that provides a wonderful balance and bite to what otherwise might be too rich.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
4.63/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.63/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 9.5%. Pitch black colour, creamy brown head. Intense aroma of chocolate and espresso coffee, also liquorice and oak. The flavour is oaky and roasty with loads of chocolate, without being too sweet. Also notes of liquorice and espresso coffee. Well balanced, an excellent beer!
Sep 03, 2022Reviewed by Thankin_Hank from Texas
4.59/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.59/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark w/ creamy thick tan head. Nice lacing. Fabulous aroma. Coffee strong. Taste is strong coffee and a hint of sweetness. Smooth and easy to drink. Overall a nice strong beer that will satisfy any Craft beer drinker. On draft at Ron’s Corner Tavern.
Apr 03, 2019Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle review.
Pitch black; no light shall pass.
Nice dark tan head; thick lacing.
Smells of a delicious mocha latte; hint of booze. Enticing.
Thick, heavy mouthfeel.
Dark chocolate slaps you in the mouth on the first sip; coffee hits you on the back end.
This feels and tastes like a delicious chocolate malt. One of a kind.
Mar 17, 2019Pitch black; no light shall pass.
Nice dark tan head; thick lacing.
Smells of a delicious mocha latte; hint of booze. Enticing.
Thick, heavy mouthfeel.
Dark chocolate slaps you in the mouth on the first sip; coffee hits you on the back end.
This feels and tastes like a delicious chocolate malt. One of a kind.
Reviewed by AllOfTheCats from Wisconsin
4.5/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Still love this beer. First had in 2016 from the bottle (4.75*), then in 2017 (4.5*), then a 2016 in 2018 (3.75*). Maybe my palette has changed over the years, resulting in the lowered rating or maybe it's me aging the beer, but it's still one of my old favorites that I'll continue to buy.
Dec 11, 2018Reviewed by OKbrew89 from Oklahoma
4.29/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
On tap. Pours a satin black with a multi finger, tan head that lingers and leaves lacing. Nose of espresso and roasted malt. Taste follows nose with roasted malt, strong coffee, and a subtle not of chocolate to balance the roastiness. Full body and low carbonation that is absolutely velvety smooth.
Another great Yeti. Great Divide does these magnificently.
Nov 11, 2018Another great Yeti. Great Divide does these magnificently.
Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout from Great Divide Brewing Company
Beer rating:
95 out of
100 with
3798 ratings
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