Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Arcadia Brewing Company

Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-AgedImperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
Arcadia Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
12%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 10.82%
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
218
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 14, 2019
Added:
Dec 03, 2006
Wants:
  24
Gots:
  64
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a wax-sealed 12 oz bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip

L: Nearly black pour with a finger of tannish head. Nice ring of lacing.

S: Booze and bourbon... coffee and cocoa.

T.F: Strong roast presence... burned sugars and malts. Espresso,dark chocolate, with a bit of bourbon and vanilla. Almost a bit of tartness. Not enough sweetness for balance, but still very drinkable. Medium bodied... lighter than expected and oily on the tongue. Smooth and warming. Hides its big ABV,

O: A solid Bourbon Barrel aged Russian Imperial. A step down from the best, but still very nicely done.
Jun 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by Mantooth from North Carolina

Feb 05, 2018
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Rated by Kurmaraja from California

3.8/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
2015 edition. I get the feeling this is not consistent year to year.
Jan 02, 2017
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.72/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from the bottle into a glass.

Black liquid.

Khaki head; no lace.

Bourbon & oak nose.

Thick mouthfeel.

Huge bourbon & oak nose; hint of dark chocolate. Way too boozy to be enjoyable.
Nov 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by AMCimpi from New York

Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.19 by 3-Ball from Georgia

Jul 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by calcnerd from Pennsylvania

Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by imperialking from Illinois

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by BDeibs from Colorado

Mar 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by Sparty55 from Michigan

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jfstilling from South Carolina

Feb 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by wethorseblanket from California

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by Rutager from Canada (BC)

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by Eric1Mess from Michigan

Jan 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.64 by Doublechar0517 from Kentucky

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.92 by Docrock from Illinois

Nov 30, 2014
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

2.93/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 2
Received as an extra in a trade a while back. Bottled on 10/08/2012.

A - Poured into my Duvel tulip a darker brown hue that was quite clear initially but darkened up as the glass was filled. There was a half finger darker head that faded quickly to leave mostly wisps.

S - Aromas of sweeter bourbon, darker fruits, booze, malts, super faint vanilla.

T - Taste is quite balanced. Not much chocolate notes, mostly sweeter bourbon, faint vanilla, absurdly faint darker fruits, malt sweetness. Fair amount of booze, that actually gets a bit harsher as it warms. Its not very Russian Imperial Stout like, not sure what to make of this.

M - Mouthfeel is alright, nicely carbonated, as boozy as it is it doesnt really sit like that in the mouth. Probably the best aspect of this beer.

O - Overall, this isnt a bad beer I'm just completely confused by it. If you'd blindfolded me and had me drink it I would think its maybe a barleywine, but that's about it. Not much in the way of dark fruits, chocolate, char, anything. Just sweet bourbon and sweet malts are the dominant qualities. Really odd.

Serving Type: Bottle
Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Nov 18, 2014
Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Arcadia Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 218 ratings