Murder Of Crows
Skookum Brewery

Murder Of CrowsMurder Of Crows
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From:
Skookum Brewery
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,627
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Ranked #11,173
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 5.99%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 03, 2023
Added:
Jan 23, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
Imperial Stout aged on Seasoned Oak.
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Ratings by mactrail:
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.6/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Dark brown, let's call it burnt umber with amber edges. Thin cap of foam in the Troubadour tulip and virtually no lacing, but it swirls up with each sip. Rich and quite sweet. A touch of licorice and for some reason I taste coconut. Lots of roasted malt flavors but not much burnt grain.

Winey mouthfeel and a silky sensation that makes me think of oat beers. While this is not the most sexy big stout, it's a bargain and perfectly drinkable when you're in the mood for a strong tipple. From the 12 oz bottle purchased in a four-pack at Haggen Market in Burlington.
May 24, 2016
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Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington

3.73/5  rDev -7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
A 12 ounce draft pour into a tulip glass at a tap house.

Look- Black, opaque, medium brown very frothy head, above average head retention and lacing.

Smell- Toasted malt, oak, chocolate, between weak and medium strength of scent.

Taste- Toasted malt, oak, slight chocolate, slight coffee, medium strength of flavor.

Feel- Between medium and full body, average carbonation, moderately bitter, moderately creamy.

Overall- Black and opaque with above average head retention and lacing. Bouquet was between weak and medium strength with notes of toasted malt and oak. Flavor was predominantly toasted malt with slight notes of oak, coffee and chocolate. Feel was between medium and full body with moderate creaminess and bitterness. Overall this beer was enjoyable, but the lack of flavors and smells other than toasted malt left this beer one dimensional and plain.
Jul 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Jun 29, 2020
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Reviewed by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

4.46/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
L: Black as pitch with a reddish brown fringe. A thin beige cap leaves spotty lacing.

S: Smells of a bitter, slightly tannic oatmeal stout with oak to boot. Salivating.

T: This honestly tastes like my other favorite non-barrel-aged stout: Fremont’s Dark Star, except the addition of oak is an improvement.

F: Medium not overbearing weight - right-sized carbonation. Smooth yet bitter.

O: Ha! $2.70 you gotta be kidding! Incredible stout.
May 29, 2020
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon

4.38/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12 oz single bottle from Lifesource Natural grocers in Salem OR.
$3.29
dated 04/17/20
Pours a really dark brown..with a gorgeous creamy tan head.
Aromas..oaken, roasted nuts, dark sea salt chocolate and french brewed coffee.
Taste is beautiful all of the above plus a luxuriant creaminess...slightly dry ashy finish..just great.
Great mouth feel for the style..creamy. smooth yet a great dry finish that invites another sip..and another.
a very nice Imperial..and not too strong!
May 24, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by Mister_Faucher from Washington

Apr 16, 2020
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Reviewed by larryi86 from Delaware

4.38/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Thank you beertunes for this
12 oz bottle poured into a teku

A- Black with a three finger mocha head.

S- Dark chocolate, roasted malts, a little smoky, oak, some caramel.

T- Roasted malts, dark chocolate, oak, some coffee, touch of caramel, a little earthy, some smoke.

M- Smooth, medium to full body.

O- A very well brewed and balanced stout, very easy to drink.
Apr 06, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Apr 01, 2020
 
Rated: 3.74 by Ajlvt from Washington

Mar 05, 2020
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Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington

3.77/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2019-12-08
Schooner poured at Levitate.

Pours black with a small head. Medium carbonation. Smell is black licorice and heavily roasted malts. Taste is similar, but less aggressive. More booze, heavy roast at the forefront. Mouthfeel is surprisingly light, but gets the salivary system going. Overall, pretty good.
Dec 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4.11 by kemoarps from New York

Jul 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Mar 05, 2019
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Reviewed by Brennan27 from Washington

4.06/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap, pours completely black. Smell is malty and coffee. Taste is coffee and malts, a touch of smokiness. I also get a lingering flavor of caramel, which balances out the strong dark flavors. I like my stouts pretty thick, this one isn't very thick but still quite enjoyable.
Aug 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.93 by BlueSpader from Washington

Mar 19, 2018
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Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

4.31/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.75
Another from the "I can't believe I haven't reviewed this one yet" files. Lord knows I've drank enough of these puppies. 12oz bottle, bottled 11/11/16, poured into 12oz goblet. Poured a solid black color, with just a thin cap of tan head that dissipated immediately, and left no lacing.

The aroma is full of deep, rich malts, a bit of roast, and a touch of oak.

Very similar on the tongue, just magnified. Full malts, just enough roast to keep it interesting, and a deft touch of the oak.

The body, while reasonably full, was still a touch lighter than I prefer.

Drinkability (as is predictable from me) is amazing, I could, and have, consume several of these in a row. Overall, as you would expect from a review of one of my favorite stouts, I see this as a must-try if you see it. Worth seeking out.
Mar 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by rab53 from Washington

Mar 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
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Reviewed by rarigney from Washington

4.09/5  rDev +2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Very dark brown, near black. Thick, creamy, persistent, dark tan head that leaves a near solid curtain of lace. Aroma is rich and roasty with perhaps a hint of licorice. Taste has a little sweet toffee, but the bitter dark roast dominates, in a good way. Mouthfeel is creamy and smooth. The ABV is well hidden with only mild warming.
Oct 22, 2017
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

4.04/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from 12oz bottle into a tulip.

Appearance: entirely, completely black with a finger of creamy dark-tan foam that cascades almost like it was on nitro. Wonderful.

Smell: rich, roasty, and chocolatey, with a little bit of yeast thrown in the mix. Not hugely multidimensional, but still very enticing indeed.

Taste: lots of toffee and caramel up front, although the sweetness is mostly balanced by the chocolatey roast and bitterness. There's a little bit of a vegetal finish, but this is a very good sweet stout.

Mouthfeel: medium-rich body with a great level of carbonation and creaminess.

Overall: due to its sweetness and ABV, it's not drinkable like a session beer, but it is a very tasty treat that works very well as a dessert beer.
Oct 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.13 by Shortbox81 from Washington

Oct 03, 2017
Murder Of Crows from Skookum Brewery
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 39 ratings