Bean Bump
Noble Ale Works

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From:
Noble Ale Works
 
California, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
12.7%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.41 | pDev: 8.39%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
61
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 13, 2019
Added:
Feb 09, 2014
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  5
"Imperial Milk Stout"
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Ratings by jamesar:
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Rated by jamesar from California

4.43/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Apr 13, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.22 by kmanjohnson from California

Apr 13, 2019
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Rated by TheBrewsky from California

4.39/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Man, this is interesting. Color is so mindboggling, but the flavor is great.
Mar 27, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by Winston3737 from Michigan

Mar 25, 2018
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Reviewed by BeanBump from California

4.62/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Given my account name here, I probably should have reviewed this beer a long time ago but hey, better late than never.

Bean Bump is liquid gold. A darkly golden stout that emits an enticing combination of malty and sweet aromas. The taste is a spot-on blend of coffee, vanilla and cream. The sweetness combined with the surprising ease of drinkability make this beer quite deceiving given it comes in over 12%. I could, honest to God, drink this beer all day and not get tired of it. There's a part of me that wishes they bottled it but then again, you appreciate it much more when you have to physically go to the brewery to get it.
Jul 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by Drew_V_dt from California

Mar 27, 2017
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Reviewed by Furlinator from California

4.7/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
On tap at the Noble Ale Works tasting room on 03/09/17. Pours translucent gold with a half-inch khaki head that remains through the drink down and leaves thick strands of lace. The smell is massive and is dominated by dark roast coffee with subtle vanilla accents. The taste follows with equal parts coffee, sweet cream and sugar. The texture is smooth and creamy. An exceptional golden coffee stout.
Mar 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.94 by Joel_gomez

Mar 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by Booner818 from California

Mar 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.94 by Skunkdrool from California

Aug 27, 2015
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Rated by Rutager from Canada (BC)

4.5/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Sweet, full bodied, very unique with tons of coffee.
Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.43 by sillyhed8 from California

Apr 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.59 by zhanson88 from California

Apr 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by mbw314 from California

Apr 11, 2015
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Reviewed by fuhnoo from California

4.87/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
A: Much like Naughty Sauce and Master of Disguise, this beer is deceptive in appearance with its golden color. This is served on nitro exclusively, which is clear by is fluffy white head.

S: This smells like sweet coffee and chocolate. Definitely appealing, but I can see how this would deter people who like more bitter or bourbony stouts.

T: Wow!!! This is absolutely fantastic. Lots of sweet, decadent chocolate flavors. This is incredibly smooth--you wouldn't even know there's alcohol in here. I could drink this all day. Couldn't imagine this served any other way than on nitro.

M: Thick and creamy. This is perfect for this beer.

O: This is easily one of my all time favorites. If you can find this beer, drink it... you won't regret it.
Apr 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by kmoen from California

Mar 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.08 by BAsbill from California

Mar 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.8 by Gingerfart from New Hampshire

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.38 by More_betterness from California

Mar 20, 2015
Bean Bump from Noble Ale Works
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 61 ratings