Black Cauldron - Bourbon Barrel Aged
Grand Teton Brewing Co.

Black Cauldron - Bourbon Barrel AgedBlack Cauldron - Bourbon Barrel Aged
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From:
Grand Teton Brewing Co.
 
Idaho, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 9.8%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
57
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 28, 2022
Added:
Dec 19, 2012
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by pknyc:
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Rated by pknyc from New York

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

Feb 22, 2013
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nail pull at Alefort 2017. Looks like motor oil. Nice Rich roasty, chocolaty aroma. Taste too, smooth and slick. Mild heat considering that’s 14%. More time will do this wonders.
Feb 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by Scotchboy from Idaho

Aug 26, 2021
 
Rated: 4.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Jul 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.3 by RBorsato from Virginia

Feb 21, 2016
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Rated by AnalogErik from Minnesota

4.15/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Very interesting nose/taste - Was not expecting the slightly sour berry taste! Almost like a brett. 2012 bottle.
Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JNForsyth from Pennsylvania

Dec 16, 2014
 
 
Rated: 4.25 by JoelClark from Idaho

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by FeDUBBELFIST from Pennsylvania

Jul 17, 2014
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Reviewed by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

4.21/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Thoughtful extra courtesy of Ed...thank you for this opportunity.

Inky black with some heady perseverance.

Smells of black cherry, milked coffee, lightly woody, and a kiss of vanilla.

Woody barrel envelops the flavors from the smells. Light alcohol burn at the finish. Dark fruits intermingle.

Body is on the lighter end but fluffed by the carbonation.

Not a sludgy monstrous RIS, but by no means a slouch either. Plenty of character, light but present barrel, and complex enough to keep subsequent sips interesting. ABVkeeps this accessible and I appreciate that as well.

A fun try and a beer I knew nothing about prior to receiving. Cheers and thanks again Ed.
Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tray_Honestasio from Idaho

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by arlingtonjoe from Illinois

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by AlexChillton from Arizona

Jun 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jheezee from Texas

Jun 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DRTBrewster from Arizona

Apr 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ToddKehoe

Apr 14, 2014
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Reviewed by Cody from Colorado

3.81/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3/7/14
Served on tap at World of Beer Cherry Creek into a 10oz snifter.

Dark and opaque with a thin head that lingered.

Aroma is dominated by bourbon with vanilla, cocoa, and caramel malts

Flavor maintains strong bourbon notes with a more pronounced chocolate taste. The beer is fairly straight forward and did not offer too many other flavors. I don't necessarily think of that as a negative though. Carbonation is low as expected.

Mouthfeel is a lot lighter than I would have anticipated from the aroma. On second observance its only 8% and maintains that level of drinkability.

Overall it is a very enjoyable beer. Was it the best Imperial Stout I have ever had? No. But I am quite happy I got to try it as I've never seen it before and it was quite satisfying.
Mar 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by IrishHockey from Indiana

Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TubaDan from Minnesota

Feb 09, 2014
Black Cauldron - Bourbon Barrel Aged from Grand Teton Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 57 ratings