Black-O-Lantern
Boston Beer Works - Canal Street

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From:
Boston Beer Works - Canal Street
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 11.76%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
45
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 02, 2016
Added:
Oct 04, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
The next release in our small batch, high gravity OT Series is a completely new formulation Black O Lantern – Imperial Pumpkin Stout. This deep, dark, and intensely rich imperial pumpkin stout has flavors of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg that complement the chocolate and roast character. At 8.5% ABV, this beer finishes surprisingly and dangerously smooth!
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Ratings by Kthomz34:
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Rated by Kthomz34 from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +12%

Sep 08, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.1 by malfunxion from New York

Jul 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by WesM63 from Ohio

Dec 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by einman from Minnesota

Nov 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by ALC82 from Iowa

Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by csurowiec from Maryland

Jan 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by spicyvelveetas from Massachusetts

Nov 20, 2014
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Reviewed by ThomasMetal75 from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +12%
A- Big old imperial stout style head. black as hell. Moderate legs and lacing. Looks the style of a Russian Imperial Stout.

S- Like walking into a country store. Big potpourri scent. Nutmeg and cinnamon for sure. Molasses sweetness and light coffee. Even more faint chocolate. Alcohol is present, but not too pungent in the nose.

T- Same as the scent. Potpourri and pumpkin spices. Pumpkin gourd flavor are there. It also has the chocolate and roasted malty coffee flavor. Molasses and a hoppy type spice are present. It yeast is earthy. It's slightly bitter from the hops and the grains, but it doesn't cut your head off in the bitterness. It rounds out the alcohol spice. The finish is sugary and bitter and ends with some of the spices. Just like a good Imperial Stout in flavor.

M- It's a medium to full bodied beer, on the fuller side. It's got a good dark roast coffee/ earthy, hop oiliness. It is pretty crisp.

Overall, this is a great imperial stout. If you like spiced beers, get this one. Even if you don't know you like spiced beers and like stouts and heavier beers (or just want to expand your beer horizons), get it! It's an awesome fall seasonal beer! A+ brew!
Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BostonJustin from Massachusetts

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by darcange from Massachusetts

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kevinsmith1 from Massachusetts

Oct 12, 2014
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.6/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Impressive, lumpy starting head. Plenty of beige, chunky lace on the glass. The color is near black. No light shines through.

Lots of spices to this beer--plenty of pumpkin pie touches, such as cinnamon and surprisingly, anise. Nearly no stout to the nose.

Not very "burnt", instead it's all the aforementioned spices. Interesting and unusual, but there is no "stout" flavor to this beer. Think Pumpkin Pie Brown Ale. Good body and appropriate carbonation.
Oct 11, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.75 by iL0VEbeer from New Jersey

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.04 by Wsherry1 from Illinois

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by WasupBeerQueen from Massachusetts

Oct 01, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Coorsy from Massachusetts

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Hallitaway from Massachusetts

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Masters from Massachusetts

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by porterman66 from Massachusetts

Sep 23, 2014
Black-O-Lantern from Boston Beer Works - Canal Street
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 45 ratings