Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Cigar City Brewing

Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-AgedHunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
Cigar City Brewing
 
Florida, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
Ranked #74
ABV:
14.6%
Score:
99
Ranked #206
Avg:
4.5 | pDev: 6.44%
Reviews:
100
Ratings:
436
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 18, 2024
Added:
Dec 09, 2009
Wants:
  748
Gots:
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Central to Mayan mythology is the story of twin brothers named Xbalanque and Hunahpu, the Hero Twins. After the Twins’ father was murdered by evil deities from Xibalba, his corpse became a cacao tree that spawned our two Heroes. Epic adventures followed, culminating in a journey to Xibalba to avenge their fathers’ death. Vanquishing their enemies handily, the Heroes then ascended unto the heavens where they became the sun and the moon.

Imperial Stout brewed with Ancho and Pasilla chile peppers, cinnamon, vanilla and cacao nibs aged in white oak barrels previously used to age bourbon.

OG: 30
IBU: 80

Tasting Notes:
Cinnamon, vanilla and bakers chocolate are assertive on the nose with rustic wood and molasses playing supporting roles. Viscous and assertive on the tongue, baking spices meld with fresh ground coffee, dates and fudge as this massive beer coats the palate. Mild scoville heat builds with each sip but never overwhelms the bourbon spiciness or the nuanced finish of this truly complex stout.
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Ratings by billab914:
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Reviewed by billab914 from Virginia

4.55/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
750ml bottle poured into a snifter. It poured pitch black in color with a thin, bubbly, tan colored head to it. Decent lacing on the glass as I drank it. Great looking beer of the style, very thick, dark and inviting.

The aroma shows a good amount of the barrel character to it with some really nice bourbon and woody oak flavors. The dark chocolate, vanilla and roasty flavors of Hunahpu come out nicely as well. I get just a little of the pepper spice to it as it warmed. The bourbon flavors really complimented the beer nicely and it came together very well.

In the taste I get a great mix of bourbon and dark chocolate right off the bat. The finish shows a little more of the woody oak and vanilla flavors along with a little of the bitter, roasted malts. Again, just a little of the pepper spice comes though. The bourbon and chocolate flavors in it were awesome.

The mouthfeel is thick and heavy with carbonation being moderate to low. Overall it was a great beer. The bourbon really complimented the beer well and didn't overpower it for the most part either. It did seem to cover up some of the pepper and spice though that makes Hunahpu so unique though. It had some great flavors to it overall though and it brought them all together very well.
Jan 27, 2012
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Rated: 4.31 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.57 by timmy2b from New York

Jan 25, 2023
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Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana

4.67/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours black, dark tan head, absolutely gorgeous BA imperial stout. The nose features the spicy peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, and a bit of booze. Wow.

The peppers and cinnamon are forward on the taste and AMAZING, with plenty of vanilla, cocoa, and barrel notes to provide balance and a delicious flavor profile. This is truly amazing.

The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, perfect for this beer. I’m a HUUUUGE Abraxas fan, and this is a little bit better, IMHO.
Jan 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.84 by CraftFan5 from New Jersey

Jan 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.43 by GarrettBoots from Georgia

Dec 24, 2022
 
Rated: 4.53 by Jcoleman4 from Ohio

Nov 18, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Jimmeekrek from Wisconsin

Jun 16, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Gkruszewski from New York

Feb 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.24 by jhavs from New York

Feb 26, 2022
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Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida

4.64/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
2021 Lottery bottle. Poured at 57°. Black with ruby edges; dark tan head fizzled out quickly; poor cap retention, thin ring, a few spots of lace; thin legs on swirl. Bourbon nose with cinnamon, sweet plums and green chilies right behind; some boozy heat on the retro nasal. Taste follows nose; more sugary plums and sweet bourbon; figs, molasses and brown sugar; very light chocolate/cocoa nibs; bourbon and dark fruit finish. Hot bite on tongue from peppers and booze; full minus body, not at all adjuncty; smooth, silky feel; full mouth warmth from alcohol (13.3%) and hot peppers. Overall, loads of well balanced flavors; base and barrel merge seamlessly; long sweet bourbon and dark fruit linger leaving cinnamon and hot chilies sauce aftertaste. A sipper for sure!
Feb 20, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Bum4ever from California

Feb 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by not2quick from Missouri

Jan 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by Prospero from Colorado

Jan 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.31 by Gtwreck45 from Missouri

Jan 06, 2022
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Reviewed by Beersnake from California

4.5/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured at fridge temp. Pours black as night. A minuscule layer of brown head appears and then flees. Tiny bubbles throughout.

The nose is insane. Big toffee and dark fruit. Raspberries come to mind right away, but after a few minutes that fades a bit. In comes cocoa nibs, cinnamon, coconut, vanilla, and coffee.

The taste is amazing. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon are apparent. Maple syrup seems a lot stronger now. However, the cinnamon and coffee are strong. Flavors are intense.

Mouthfeel is pretty thick and the beer is clearly low in carbonation. Overall, a wonderful and intense beer!
Jan 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by kramacam from Kentucky

Nov 27, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by sordyl from Illinois

Nov 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.69 by GreatStoutman from Texas

Oct 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by Dharms from Pennsylvania

Oct 04, 2021
Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Cigar City Brewing
Beer rating: 99 out of 100 with 436 ratings