Captain Black Strap Imperial Stout
People's Brewing Company

Captain Black Strap Imperial StoutCaptain Black Strap Imperial Stout
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From:
People's Brewing Company
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 8.96%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
19
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 23, 2022
Added:
Mar 03, 2013
Wants:
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  4
American Imperial Stout brewed with flaked oats and a variety of flavorful malts including honey and chocolate malts. Black Strap molasses was added in the kettle. This black beer has roasted flavors, a full body and hints of molasses. Originally brewed as our 100th batch, we re-release this stout every few years. 9.5% ABV, 86 IBU
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Ratings by mynie:
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Reviewed by mynie from Maryland

4.43/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
The bottle hilariously refers to this as a Russian Imperial. It's a double stout, guys. And it's loaded with Blackstrap molasses, so I hope you like them oldtimey sweet.

On tap, it was very good. Not excellent, but very good. When first bottled, it was cloyingly sweet. Now, after having aged for about a year, it's merely very sweet, which is the intended effect, and which is very good.

Pours dark black with minimal carbonation. Smells like dark barley, chocolate, and molasses. Tastes very much the same: bitter malt, sweet rounded earthy molasses, and then a finish of semi-sweet chocolate mixed with horehound and spice, like the candy jar of a 150-year-old woman.

A rather neat beer. Slightly imperfectly brewed and just horrible labeled, so that knocked its standing down a few pegs, but I hope they try it again--age it a bit, and for chrissakes call it something other than a Russian Imperial.
May 01, 2014
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Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana

3.97/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can stamped BEST BY 03/10/22 poured into a tulip pint glass at 55° Fahrenheit, no ABV listed on label. It does state "best stored refrigerated" and "age below 55F". The can was purchased at the brewery a few weeks ago. The beer pours pitch black with no light penetration and abundant light brown head. The head recedes to a quarter inch cap and leaves rings of lacing. The aroma is mild with molasses and caramel most noticeable. The taste is bittersweet roasted malt with molasses and restrained caramel. Moderate plus bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium plus bodied with just less that average carbonation and a mostly dry finish. Overall, very good as a Russian Imperial Stout, which the brewer labels the beer. It's at a numerical disadvantage as an American Imperial Stout here on BA.
Jan 23, 2022
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Reviewed by Jmohring from Indiana

4.18/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
L: Black coffee. Short lived head, nice lacing.
S: Very strong molasses note that masks others.
T: Initial sweetness and molasses, to sharp bitterness, strong coffee, and chocolate aftertaste. Very delicious.
Feb 15, 2018
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A - Dark brown pour, very viscous on the sides of the glass, toffee colored lacing, little to no carbonation.

S - Anise, herbal, some spiciness, black licorice, light alcohol aroma.

T - Black licorice and anise abound in this beer with lingering earthy bitterness.

M - Very dry, robust body and silky smooth.

O - Black licorice isn't my gig but this is an enjoyable stout.
Oct 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Oct 14, 2017
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Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Taste: smooth smokey tobacco notes, molasses, roasted complex mix of 6 malts, woody and slight bitter at finish. Same with the nose. Black, opaque, smaller tan head with very delicate lace. Medium/Full body. 86 IBUs
Jan 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Kevinpitts from Illinois

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by Steve_N from Indiana

Dec 31, 2016
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Reviewed by darktronica from Indiana

4.09/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A new batch from late 2016. I'm unfamiliar with the original bottling, which was made as People's 100th batch. Intense, dark roasted aromas, with the blackstrap molasses featured prominently with other notes of anise, charred grains, light ash, and bitter botanicals. The flavor profile is more balanced, with more molasses sweetness to balance out the woodsy bitterness. The mouthfeel is full-bodied, leading to a longer, smoother finish than the rest of People's lineup. A solid brew.
Dec 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by PUbeer from Indiana

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Bis4beer70 from Indiana

Apr 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by AMG55 from Indiana

Nov 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tsauce2 from Indiana

Oct 19, 2013
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Reviewed by dmgeng from Indiana

4.92/5  rDev +22.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Tried this one on Dark Lord Day when at People's instead of Three Floyd's.

A - Deep black which glistens in the glass. Pours thick with dark creamy head.

S - Very strong malty smell with a roasted, sweetness, and some alcohol.

T - Tremendous flavor having a very robust character super malty, roasty, chocolaty, and some toffee/caramel taste. A bold mixture of alcohol, malt, and every flavor that comes with a RIS.

M - Robust mouth-feel with low carbonation. Silky texture with a lingering taste that keeps you begging for more.

Overall, this is one of the best beers that I've ever tasted. So much flavor packed into every sip. This RIS but it is an extremely tasty brew. Not the heaviest beer in the world but definitely can give every imperial stout a run for the money. If you are a fan of big flavor then you should make sure you pay attention to People's facebook page so that you can try this delightful brew.

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Jun 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Arsenal0328 from Missouri

Apr 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by emottram from Massachusetts

Apr 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by neckbracesub from Indiana

Mar 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Boilerfood from Indiana

Mar 09, 2013
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Reviewed by damngoode from Indiana

3.59/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
A: Pours a nice black with a thin tan head that quickly settled leaving slight lacing. Just thin enough to catch a dark espresso tint at the top of my glass.

S: Largely licorice, chocolate and a dark sweetness from the molasses.

T: Finish is short and dry with a hint of coffee crisp.

M: A little too much carbonation, overpowering the underlying beer. The feel is a bit thinner than I'd hoped for.

O: Not bad. I think it's a good stout with some slight addition with the molasses. Not necessarily unique, but worth a try.
Mar 03, 2013
Captain Black Strap Imperial Stout from People's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 19 ratings