Private Stock Imperial Black Steam
Narragansett Brewing Co.

Private Stock Imperial Black SteamPrivate Stock Imperial Black Steam
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From:
Narragansett Brewing Co.
 
Rhode Island, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
ABV:
9%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 10.51%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 01, 2016
Added:
Aug 17, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  6
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Rated: 4.34 by Johnct from New York

Sep 01, 2016
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Reviewed by brother_rebus from Maine

3.76/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark. Dark in the daytime. Smells like cola pretty much. Maybe a bit of a tastier malt smell. Tastes a bit roasty. Kind of confused in its committance or lacktherof to hops. Feels pretty ok. Good carb the whole way through. Terrible starchy and booze aftertaste. Ocerall it was much bette the first time I had it. Still drinkable with some age. But better fresh obviously.
Nov 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Soterios from Massachusetts

Oct 24, 2014
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Reviewed by Bierman9 from New Hampshire

4.04/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Got a 22oz bottle a few months ago, at some local store.... opted to quaff it
yesterday (17AUG14) out in the 'Zebo....

Poured into a Sammy perfect pint glass, it was a deep, clear chestnut color. The
topping was a frothy, creamy beige layer of foam which thinned slowly. Carbo was
scattered and slow-rising. Lacing was decent, here and there. Aroma was nice, with
some caramel and roasty, nutty malts. The body was medium-plus, with a soft, smooth
feel on the tongue, showing minimal prickle.

Flavor had some light sweetness, plenty of caramel maltiness, plus a choco character.
It was also a bit roasty and nutty, and even had a hint of dark fruit lurking in the shadows.
Hopping was light, with a smidge of florality at the finish. All in all, not bad at all. Not overly
complex, but quite tasty. Prosit!!

4.04/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

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Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Keene from Washington

Jun 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ELECTRONICAnonymous from Massachusetts

May 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Mikeluzzjr from Massachusetts

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Doomcifer from Rhode Island

May 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by sgregory from Connecticut

May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mack from Canada (QC)

Apr 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DinoBlueShoes from Maine

Apr 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by hopley from Massachusetts

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tpauer from New Hampshire

Mar 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Feb 22, 2014
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Reviewed by ppoitras from Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
22oz bottle purchased as a single from Yankee Spirits, Sturbridge, MA.

Poured into an imperial pint glass, formed a 1/2" tan head over the somewhat muddy reddish brown brew. Head holds on pretty well, with a muted malty nose.

Taste starts with roasted grains, a touch of fruitiness in the middle, and closes with coffee notes and a moderate bitterness. Mouthfeel is pretty smooth, and drinkability is good as well. Overall, an interesting beer, but not quite as assembled as I was expecting. Still definitely an enjoyable brew.
Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrovelli from Massachusetts

Dec 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Ljudsignal from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mikecap from Massachusetts

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaycar06 from New Hampshire

Nov 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by themanilow from West Virginia

Nov 17, 2013
Private Stock Imperial Black Steam from Narragansett Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 44 ratings