Imper Ale Nera
Birra Tenute Collesi SRL

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From:
Birra Tenute Collesi SRL
 
Italy
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #134
ABV:
8%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,751
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 10.75%
Reviews:
18
Ratings:
40
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2024
Added:
Dec 25, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
Creamy and decisive, unpasteurized and naturally bottle conditioned, Collesi Nera Craft Beer is striking with a dark ebony color. Rounded and full-bodied on the nose, it evokes the aroma of the roasting of caffè d’orzo,—a delicious Italian barley alternative to coffee— with hints of licorice, rhubarb and cocoa. Creamy and enveloping on the palate, Collesi Nera Craft Beer has a distinctive, rich and full-bodied flavor. It is also recognizable by its soft and velvety cappuccino-colored foam.

Food Pairings: With its full flavor and aromatic qualities, the Collesi Nera Craft Beer perfectly pairs with grilled red meat. Its bitter rhubarb notes complement the salty meatiness of mollusks. Inspired by the seafaring traditions that have always paired dark beers with shellfish, it’s particularly wonderful combined with oysters. A substantial beer, it’s also enjoyable at the end of a meal. Collesi Nera Craft Beer is even perfect with dark chocolate, thanks to its strength and intensity.

Style: Belgian Stout; Fermentation: Top-fermented, bottle conditioned; IBU: 20; EBC: 125; Plato scale: 19; Serving temperature: 9/10° C; Suggested serving glass: Balloon glass; Ingredients: Water from Monte Nerone, Barley Malt, Sugar, Hops and Yeast.
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Ratings by rhoadsrage:
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Reviewed by rhoadsrage from Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
(Served in a teku)

A- This beer pours a dense black body that is a slow gusher resulting in a 1/2 glass of foam that is creamy and tan. The head mushrooms above the glass a bit holding its form for a while. There is a wall of microbubbles racing to the surface.

S- The mild aroma of nougat and sherry notes has some dried golden raisin notes but not at all sweet. There is some rhubarb notes in the finish without the tartness.

T- The bright fruity roasted black malt note has some dark fruit and nougat flavors to follow with a soft dry finish. There is some fruit tartness that is very light but grows in the after taste.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a full scrubbing fizz but no alcohol heat noticed.

O- The bottle calls this a stout but I think it has all the great qualities of an old ale. The smooth gentle flavors has some soft roasted notes that blend with hints of tartness and fruit. I really enjoyed this beer but I'm not sure it is worth the high price tag.
Jun 26, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
 
Rated: 2.81 by acurtis from New Jersey

Sep 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hopstout from Minnesota

Apr 03, 2016
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.96/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a finger and half of tan head on a dark brown body.
The aroma is caramel and brown sugar. Nice.
The taste is mild sweetness throughout, licorice and milk chocolate.
The texture is soft with a little fizz.
Quite enjoyable.
Jun 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.24 by Rifugium from North Dakota

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JohnSnowNW from Minnesota

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jrohrbacher from North Carolina

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by djeyez from South Carolina

Feb 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by hopsolutely from Canada (ON)

Feb 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by xungmound98 from New York

Dec 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Allurex from Kansas

Nov 13, 2013
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Reviewed by RonaldTheriot from Louisiana

4.02/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Collesi Nera has a medium, cream colored head (which fizzes right away, no lacing, and a murky, deep brown appearance, with some bubbles streams a lots of tiny tan specs suspended throughout. The aroma is of rich, sweet, turned fruit, barley malt, candi sugar, and vegetable matter. Taste is of sweet, somewhat chocolatey malt, a touch of licorice, vegetable matter, bread yeast, and a number of rather strange, unidentifiable things. Mouthfeel is medium to heavy and slick, and Collesi Nera finishes semi-dry, easy drinking, and unusual. One detects the alcohol warmth in the chest and head, but not in the flavor. Overall, this is flavorful and interesting.

RJT
Oct 22, 2013
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.02/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Appearance: After popping the cap revealed a gusher, the beer pours out a coffee brown color with ruby highlights; the head fades quickly, leaving just a few spots behind

Smell: Cocoa, dark fruit (fig, primarily), Belgian yeast and a hint of strawberry (or rhubarb as the label suggests)

Taste: Cocoa and fig, up front, with the hint of strawberry/rhubarb appearing in the middle; cocoa and coffee tones build in the middle along with some red licorice sweetness; fruity and slightly sweet in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate to high carbonation

Overall: The label says this is a Stout but the beer has won prizes a BSDA, so what in fact is it? I would say that it is a hybrid style that is closer to a Belgian Stout than a BSDA to my palate but I am enjoying it, whatever the category

Thanks, pacent, for the opportunity
Sep 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Zuidman from Illinois

Sep 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by HoistinBrews from Minnesota

Sep 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by remitrom from Illinois

Aug 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DruC4 from Michigan

Jul 18, 2013
Imper Ale Nera from Birra Tenute Collesi SRL
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 40 ratings