Barrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate Stout
Perennial Artisan Ales

Barrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate StoutBarrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate Stout
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From:
Perennial Artisan Ales
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
11.5%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.32 | pDev: 8.33%
Reviews:
26
Ratings:
261
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 06, 2021
Added:
Apr 01, 2013
Wants:
  182
Gots:
  39
BA 17 is the barrel-aged version of our imperial mint chocolate stout. It's a blend of select barrels of our imperial stout, which have been aging in Rittenhouse Rye Barrels for more than a year before being infused with cocoa nibs, dried peppermint, and Madagascar vanilla beans. Rich fudge and brownie batter flavors meld with layers of caramel and oak vanillin, all brightened by a measured wave of cooling mint. On the finish there's a subtle hint of maple and dried tobacco. BA 17 is a decadent dessert in its own right and also pairs wonderfully with ice cream.
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Rated: 4.09 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Dec 06, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

May 16, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by Biggiekrock627 from Maryland

Apr 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.24 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.56 by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

Dec 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Sep 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by Kmkapalka from Delaware

Aug 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.81 by ChicagoNick from Illinois

Mar 27, 2018
 
Rated: 4.09 by monty79_1997 from Missouri

Mar 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.69 by MJSFS from Florida

Jan 31, 2018
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

4.43/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This one pours a fairly dark black, with a small head, and a little bit of lacing.

This smells a bit like Thin Mints, liquified and put into a barrel. There's lots of chocolate, a bit of oak, earthy and sweet mint, and a hint of rye whiskey on the nose.

This is quite intense, and ultimately not something I'm going to actively seek out, as I don't really love mint in beer much. But I can still appreciate that it's well made, and I definitely did still enjoy it. The barrel makes this a drinkable beer, and tamps down the heavy duty mint character from the base. The oak gives off a nice spicy character, and the rye adds a touch of spice. There seems to be much more chocolate- or at least the ratio of flavors seems to swing more towards chocolate than mint, which is A-OK with me.

This is pretty thick and rich, with a normal, lower level of carbonation for the style. It seems to coat both the glass and the mouth.

This is definitely a cool beer, but it's quite intense, and should be enjoyed in 3-4 oz pours.
Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by jschott75 from Illinois

Dec 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.49 by StoutSnob40 from California

Dec 09, 2017
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Rated by JFresh21 from Illinois

4.77/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Super thick mint chocolate deliciousness.
Nov 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.52 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Nov 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.55 by porters4life from Illinois

Nov 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.29 by Vidblain from Minnesota

Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by CPAles from Illinois

Nov 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by xdtfx from Illinois

Nov 12, 2017
Barrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate Stout from Perennial Artisan Ales
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 261 ratings