Rue D'Floyd
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

Rue D'FloydRue D'Floyd
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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
14.4%
Score:
98
Avg:
4.43 | pDev: 8.8%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
322
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 02, 2020
Added:
May 17, 2014
Wants:
  111
Gots:
  49
Collaboration with The Bruery

Imperial Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries and Vanilla beans added.
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Ratings by EDubLovesBeer:
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Rated by EDubLovesBeer from California

4/5  rDev -9.7%

Nov 20, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.27 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 02, 2020
 
Rated: 4.38 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Jan 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.33 by antrocks from Massachusetts

Jan 06, 2020
 
Rated: 4.35 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Dec 20, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.42/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Spring 2014 vintage; drank 1/31/15 @ the Yarchives.

Brown/black appearance.

Minimal dark khaki head; minimal lace.

Marshmallow, dark cherry & rich mocha nose. Bold!

Medium thick, sticky mouthfeel.

Rich mocha, coconut & dark cherry flavors up front; a mild cinnamon bite settled on my lips over the course of the session. Bourbon warmth emerged as this warmed.

A delicious, complex monster of a dessert treat. Wow!
Sep 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.33 by Hop_God from California

Jul 21, 2019
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Reviewed by Rristow from Ohio

4.49/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from bottle. Pours black with dark tan head. Lots of smoked meats on aroma with some bourbon and cocoa. Taste of dates, raisins, bourbon, smoked meats, coffee, cocoa. Really don’t get any vanilla. Very well done “porter”.
Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.68 by Br0ng0 from Georgia

Apr 21, 2019
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Reviewed by Momma_Knapp from Connecticut

5/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My husband traded for this last summer and just cracked it as a New Years treat. Wow it is SO good! Sweet but not overly. Cherry and vanilla flavors are noticed but not overwhelming. Delicious!
Dec 31, 2018
 
Rated: 4.79 by KensWorld from Florida

Apr 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by rspauldi from Texas

Apr 16, 2018
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Reviewed by stortore from Illinois

4.47/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
750 ml bottle into a snifter. Bottled 3//17, had 4/28/17.

Pours near black, opaque and lightly oily looking, with a half inch, quickly dissipating head of darker foam and some soapy lacing. Smells of bourbon, malt, vanilla, cocoa, chocolate, oak, light smoke, a light kind of mustard aroma. This smells great. The taste is roasted malt, bourbon, cocoa, caramel, chocolate, vanilla, oak, some molasses, light alcohol. Really smooth for the ABV, creamy, a great full body, well carbonated.

Whatever barrels they used are incredible, great flavor and aroma. Such a well crafted beer. Did not get any cherries out of it, though. At a higher price point, but well worth a purchase.
Feb 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4.4 by Virby44 from Wisconsin

Jan 31, 2018
 
Rated: 4.35 by soze47 from Massachusetts

Jan 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by knicks19947 from New York

Jan 05, 2018
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Reviewed by jhavs from New York

4.39/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bomber bottle poured into snifters.

Dark, near pitch black, opaque with thin whispy tan head and collar.

Aroma of bourbon barrel and rich vanilla and sweet cherry.

Flavor has smooth bourbon barrel, hints of bittersweet baking cocoa and vanilla beans. Sweet candied cherries and a hint of fresh cherry tartness. Not full on sour as some have said, mine has been in the fridge for a few months.

Pretty rich body, bit syrupy, smooth lighter carbonation.

A complex and full flavored brew. The hint of tartness may not be on purpose, but went with the cherry flavors. Rich vanilla and bourbon in the aroma and taste.
Dec 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.23 by Futbolmanby from Michigan

Dec 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.34 by A_Rad from Wisconsin

Nov 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by Richter525 from Michigan

Nov 12, 2017
Rue D'Floyd from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 98 out of 100 with 322 ratings