Only Void - Stainless-Aged
Tired Hands Brewing Company

Only Void - Stainless-AgedOnly Void - Stainless-Aged
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From:
Tired Hands Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
11%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 13.12%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
101
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 01, 2017
Added:
Jan 09, 2013
Wants:
  18
Gots:
  16
Spontaneously fermented, aged in stainless.
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Ratings by dfhhead25:
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Rated by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

Nov 30, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by oline73 from Maryland

Jul 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.54 by yeaprolly from Washington

Feb 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4.15 by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2016
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Reviewed by Mateo2699 from Texas

4.61/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Got this in a trade. I have no idea what year it is, I just know I got it from a 16oz can. No date on it at all, just a 16oz aluminum can with some nice exotic artwork on it. Poured into a snifter.

Pour is a motor oil black. Thick and viscous, you can tell by the way it hits the glass. Very thin ring of head, but that's without a swirl. Let it settle, virtually no head at all. You can tell by looking at it, this is a very thick and hearty beer.

Smell is very interesting. Just when you think it's chocolate/coffee like your normal big stout, that's not the case at all. Initially it's spicy, earthy, dark fruits. Plastic? Wood, oak, smoke, more plastic, but this time burnt plastic. Almost like a fresh CD or video game straight out the package. I have no way of explaining, you'll have to smell it yourself.

After all this analyzing with the nose, it's warmed up a bit. Sweet fudge upfront, and you can't help but notice how thick this is. A lot of nuttiness comes through, I'm getting heavy almonds, pecans and peanuts. After taste is some slight bitter dark chocolate,'and pretty noticable mint flavor.

Mouthfeel is pretty thick and viscous just how it looks. I'm not getting much carbonation at all. Definitely chewy and syrupy.

Once again. I have no idea what year this is from, I got it in an extra with a trade. Came in an aluminum can, no date on it. But pretty impressed by this review "rating" and how this actually tastes, feels, and smells. Very complex and not to be passed up on by someone who isn't afraid of stepping out the box.
Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by KJ2013 from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by Gotti311 from Wisconsin

Apr 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by ericat78 from Texas

Mar 12, 2016
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Reviewed by MusicaleMike from Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
This review is from a 2013 black wax bottle, the non-barrel aged Only Void. This bottle was chilled for over 24 hours, though when I cracked the waxed cap, it did start gushing. I'm fairly confident that this is due to overcarbonation and NOT infection, because there is no sour vinegar-like accompanying smell, though I can't be 100% certain.

So, I poured this into my Only Void balloon glass, with a mountain of excitable tan head on top of a black body, showing hints of light brown on the edges. The head stays for a while, and leaves a sticky pattern of lacing behind. Way more head than expected, and unfortunately more than needed or desired.

The aroma is a blend of fruity, earthy and spicy. Notes of tart boysenberry, sour black cherry, licorice, charred marshmallow, and chocolate. It is certainly interesting, though I wonder about the tangy berry aromas being appropriate for the style, and if they are any indication of an infection.

The beer is full-bodied, chewy, and yet effervescent enough to not feel heavy or cloying. It starts with a sweet honey quality up front, with high acrid roasted grain flavors hitting the roof of the mouth and notes of berries in the finish. The flavors don't work very well together, and it does end up tasting like there was something that went wrong.

I had the chance to try this when it was on tap as well in 2013, and I remember not being entirely impressed with Only Void, though many others were saying something to a similar effect, and who know, maybe I was unfairly influenced. This time around, though this beer feels fairly flawed, I enjoyed the uniqueness of this stout. I would not pay another $12 for a bottle, but I finished the bottle I did pay $12 for. How's that?
Feb 22, 2016
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Rated by MaybeSoMaybeNot from Pennsylvania

4.29/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This beer is definitely not retired and it says right on the menu that it is the stainless variety.
Mar 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by saxclar123 from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by Dominic_Decoco from New Jersey

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Keyes88 from New Jersey

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MicroBeerMan1980 from Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by sandlansd from Pennsylvania

Jun 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Davelucas88 from Delaware

Jun 09, 2014
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Reviewed by larryi86 from Delaware

4.39/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
32 oz growler poured into a teku

A- Black with a two finger light mocha head

S- Chocolate, some roasted coffee, some molasses, pepper spices, some citrus, hints of toasted marshmallow.

T- Rich fudge, slightly tart dark fruits, molasses, some bitter coffee in the finish, somewhat smoky, great, complex, balanced.

M- Smooth, creamy, medium body.

O- A very nicely done stout, alcohol is very well hidden. Very easy to drink, very happy I took the time to pick this up.
May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kingston2 from Pennsylvania

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jtladner from District of Columbia

May 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by monitorpop from Michigan

Feb 22, 2014
Only Void - Stainless-Aged from Tired Hands Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 101 ratings