Black Pearl Imperial Oatmeal Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged
Northwest Brewing Company

Black Pearl Imperial Oatmeal Stout Bourbon Barrel AgedBlack Pearl Imperial Oatmeal Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged
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From:
Northwest Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
11.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 8.8%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
16
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 08, 2019
Added:
Jul 28, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  7
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Ratings by Birdlegs:
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Rated by Birdlegs from Washington

3.82/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

May 08, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.55 by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

May 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.72 by mattreitz49 from Florida

Oct 06, 2016
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Reviewed by Radcpa from Washington

4.43/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Very dark appearance with just the right amount of head and carbonation. Pleasant aroma. . Great taste very smooth with a little alcohol taste. This beer may improve with a little aging. Could potentially raise the score closer to 5
Aug 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by jaydoc from Kansas

Aug 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Jan 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by OnePuttBlunder from Arizona

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.43 by JMBSH from Colorado

Nov 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by mmikey8 from California

May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.35 by lupercmda from North Carolina

May 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by bcm75 from Illinois

Apr 24, 2015
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Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington

3.85/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2015-03-13
22oz bottle split between a pair of large snifters. No dates that I can see.

Pours black -- the rim is just slightly translucent, with a slight reddish tinge. Not much head, just a ring and a stretched out, thin island. Small amount of very fine, very slow carbonation. Smell is stouty with bourbon. Coexisting, but not very mingled. Lots of anise and a little smoky chocolate.

Taste is super anise, surprisingly chocolatey, surprisingly sweet. Not quite syrupy -- molasses. Definitely some smoke.

Mouthfeel is a little gritty, a little dry, not bad. Pretty good beer.
Mar 14, 2015
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Reviewed by kdahnke123 from Indiana

3.98/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured into a snifter at room temperature.
A - Pours a nice deep, dark black color with two fingers of light brown head. The head dissipates moderately to leave a long lasting lacing.
S - Bourbon, coffee, chocolate and vanilla on the nose. Very little hop smell.
T - Chocolate and coffee with a light amount of bourbon and vanilla. A small amount of dark fruits on the finish.
M - Moderate mouthfeel and carbonation and a little on the dry side.
O - My first ale by NWB. A little light as BBA stouts go but nicely balanced.
Mar 10, 2015
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Reviewed by dseanv from Texas

4.7/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
A: Dark black pour with a thin head and light lacing.

S: Lightly sweet aroma from the barrel with a hint of chocolate and roasted malts.

T: Well balanced flavor of bitter and sweet. Hint of coffee and mocha and hazel nuts.

M: Smooth, clean, and refreshing. Very easy to drink this too fast.

O: Well done oatmeal Stout. I look forward to more of it.
Jan 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Impfan from Washington

4.01/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Deep brown, nearly black pour with a lively deep tan head that dissipates to form a lasting ring. Aroma is fresh, roast coffee, vanilla, bourbon and dark chocolate. Flavor follows suit, with the addition of dark fruits (date, prune and fig). Body is firm and velvety, but could be fuller. This is a very balanced and smooth stout with very little heat for only three months in the barrel. The finish is very long, rich, fruity, roasty and dryish. Very nice!
Jul 28, 2014
Black Pearl Imperial Oatmeal Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged from Northwest Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 16 ratings