Catherine's Wood
Swamp Head Brewery

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From:
Swamp Head Brewery
 
Florida, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
10%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
4.43 | pDev: 4.97%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
7
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 21, 2015
Added:
May 14, 2014
Wants:
  4
Gots:
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Catherine II, the 18th century Empress of Russia, is said to have been the inspiration behind the creation of the Imperial Russian Stout, an intensely flavored, robust, dark ale with a noticeable alcohol presence.
Legend has it that Catherine also had a voracious sexual appetite; she was known to have many lovers, but the story about the stallion was probably a myth.
We infused our Imperial Russian Stout with cocoa nibs and fair trade coffee and then barrel aged it in 20 year Pappy van Winkle bourbon barrels to impart a smooth bourbon and wood flavor that makes this already complex beer just that much more interesting.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Rated: 4.47 by Buckhedberg from Florida

Apr 21, 2015
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Rated: 4.45 by MyakkaRiver from Florida

Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by tazzman from Florida

Apr 13, 2015
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Reviewed by BMMillsy from Florida

4.24/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at the new brewery. Pours pitch black without much head. Aroma if anise and chocolate, coconut, vanilla, bourbon. Flavor follows with sweet chocolate and anise, definitely some strong yet smooth bourbon influence. Smooth body, medium heavy, medium low carbonation. Really thought this was a solid brew.
Apr 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.68 by Gatordaddy from Maryland

Apr 05, 2015
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Reviewed by IckyT2012 from Florida

4.54/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Buffalo trace barrels. Strongly reminiscent of bourbon county. Not quite as sweet or thick. Fantastic brew and reason enough to visit the tasting room. Only negative is there are no bottles. Wish I could age this for a couple years
Apr 02, 2015
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Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida

4.66/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Black draft pour with tan head. Plum and fruit notes. Plum, oak, rum flavors. Medium mouthfeel, alcohol bite on tip of tongue, velvety feel. Overall, intensely good.
Mar 28, 2015
Catherine's Wood from Swamp Head Brewery
Beer rating: 4.43 out of 5 with 7 ratings