Derivation Blend #5 (Rum Barrel W/ Sump Colombian Coffee + Ugandan Vanilla)
Side Project Brewing

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From:
Side Project Brewing
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
15%
Score:
100
Avg:
4.77 | pDev: 7.55%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
67
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 06, 2020
Added:
Feb 17, 2016
Wants:
  70
Gots:
  2
Blend #5 is a blend of Imperial Stouts that were aged in 12 year old Rum Barrels for 17 months with Sump Colombian Coffee Beans and Ugandan Vanilla Beans.
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Ratings by HoldenDurden:
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Rated by HoldenDurden from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

May 09, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 5 by Ziosa from Missouri

May 06, 2020
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Reviewed by WhaleSlayer85 from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Fantastic beer. Rich chocolate with roasted coffee beans and rich vanilla. Basically reminded me of french vanilla coffee with a splash of chocolate. Excellent mouthfeel. Rum barrels add an interesting dynamic, but do not overwhelm.
Feb 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.74 by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.56 by countrypeddler8 from Illinois

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 2.33 by Rifugium from North Dakota

Nov 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.57 by drmcleod10 from Missouri

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.96 by Snig623 from Missouri

Oct 31, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by FreshZ from Missouri

Oct 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by Thishops4u from Kansas

Oct 17, 2016
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Reviewed by Fux from France

4.66/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Had the entire set from Derivation 1 to 6 plus Double Barrel at the Tasting to Sink all Sea Shepherds at St-Gilles Moeder Lambic cellar. Acquired from Cory. Thanks a lot for letting this full horizontal become reality.
A: Pours exactly the same as the other Derivations, that is to say pitch black with some dark lacings on top.
S: Smell of cold brew coffee with a little bit of bitterness, and sweetness from the vanilla (could also be from the rum barrel).
T: Taste is very complex, with a strong coffee upfront, then chocolate and vanilla with also sour cherries. Finishes actually quite sour which enhances the drinkability. I don't know if this was made on purpose but it worked for me. Rum barrel is not obvious.
M: Smooth and sticky mouthfeel, High body.
O: One of the best of the series. The faint sourness mixed to the other flavors very well, I don't know if it was intended, and while reading other reviews it seems it is not present in other bottles, but I really enjoyed it!
Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.88 by 26reddevil83 from Missouri

Jul 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tafyob41 from Missouri

Jul 12, 2016
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Reviewed by DraughtJunkie82 from Missouri

4.93/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
L: Jet black almost no head whatsoever

S: Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Rum, Coffee

Taste: Big vanilla and dark chocolate subtle coffee with a nice balance from the Rum barrel.

F: Thick like drinking motor oil. In such a good way.

O: Fantastic! SP has done it again it's definitely a world class beer
Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Reed from Missouri

Jun 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.8 by dddddddd from Washington

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by kdown from California

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.68 by BubalooBrewMaster from Kentucky

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.77 by BartS from California

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Narthax from Texas

May 23, 2016
Derivation Blend #5 (Rum Barrel W/ Sump Colombian Coffee + Ugandan Vanilla) from Side Project Brewing
Beer rating: 100 out of 100 with 67 ratings