Oaked Crazy Ivan
Mad Fox Brewing Company

Oaked Crazy IvanOaked Crazy Ivan
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From:
Mad Fox Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
91
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 9.4%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
16
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 14, 2015
Added:
Jul 15, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by russwbeck:
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Reviewed by russwbeck from Virginia

4.57/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Crazy Ivan Russian Imperial Stout oak aged in Catoctin Creek Bourbon Barrels. A very nice collaboration between a local brewpub and local distillery. Brewed for the 2nd Anniversary of the brewpub in Falls Church, VA.

A: The beer pours black in color with a few fingers of nice brown head. The retention is great, but it could lace a bit better. It looks thick, but inviting.

S: The aroma is impressive. Chocolate blended with sweet vanilla, bourbon, and some oak characteristics. The balance stands out. I was worried this would be too oaky for my tastes, but that isn't the case here.

T: The taste follows the aroma wonderfully. It starts off with chocolate, evolves into the vanilla and deep bourbon, and finishes with oak. Booze is present throughout, which I didn't get in the aroma, but I welcome it to add to the presence of this beer. The balance, again, is outstanding.

MF: Thick and heavy body with a lower than average carbonation. Velvety smooth on the palate, the beer goes down so easily. Great drinkability for such a big beer.

O: I was greatly impressed here. Yet another reason why Mad Fox is my favorite local brewery. Well thought out and executed beer paired with wonderful food and good people. You cannot go wrong here.
Jul 15, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
P-Pours a dark color with a slight head and lacing
A-Aroma has roasted malt and chocolate hints
T-The taste follows the nose with a roasted malt and chocolate flavor
M-A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
O-A good Russian Imperial Stout
Oct 14, 2015
 
Rated: 2.92 by Loveyourbeer from Virginia

Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.45 by mkholmes25 from Virginia

Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by ksolekjr from Minnesota

Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by HookemHoos from Virginia

Oct 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by JWalterWeatherman from Virginia

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jdet1 from Virginia

Nov 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jtladner from District of Columbia

Jun 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jacewg from District of Columbia

Jun 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by djre4orm from Virginia

Jun 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by drabmuh from Maryland

May 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1up from District of Columbia

Mar 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Eriktheipaman from California

Sep 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by cysiam from District of Columbia

Aug 15, 2012
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Reviewed by billab914 from Virginia

3.97/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Mad Fox's 2nd anniversary party. Served in a snifter. Pitch black in color with not much of a head to speak of. Very dark and still looking beer overall.

The aroma mixes oak and vanilla with some rich roasted malts and dark chocolate. The oak really well done and very complimenting. It's very rich, but also very smooth for an oak aged beer.

The dark chocolate and roasted malts stand out in the taste and are again complimented very well by the vanilla and oak. The oak is very smooth and not harsh at all, as it sometimes can be. Very smooth, balanced and flavorful.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied for the style with carbonation being a little below average. Overall, I thought it was a very l solid beer. It came together very well and the oak was very complimenting. Very enjoyable beer overall.
Aug 07, 2012
Oaked Crazy Ivan from Mad Fox Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 16 ratings