Platypus Venom Imperial Stout
Marin Brewing Company

Platypus Venom Imperial StoutPlatypus Venom Imperial Stout
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From:
Marin Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 16.1%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
45
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 01, 2017
Added:
May 27, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  10
Brewed in collaboration City Beer Store for their 6th Anniversary.
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Ratings by KevSal:
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Reviewed by KevSal from California

4.05/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
On tap today at City Beer Store in SF their 6th anniversary. This imperial stout was brewed with the help of folks from city beer store for the occasion, brewed with anise I believe (a good amount)

Huge thanks to lechskie for treating me to a glass, thanks Kurtis!

Served in a snifter

a- looks awesome in the glass, very dark hue with a nice dark mocha head. So far so good

S- The aroma is actually much better than I was expecting, subtle black licorice, some chocolate and nice sweet malts. was expecting a licorice bomb this one keeps a nice balance.

T- quite nice Resembles the nose closely but the flavored are more vibrant on the palate. Lots of dark chocolate, big matinees and a nice punch of black licorice, but far from the amount I was expecting. As it warms the flavored intensify.

M- I really liked the mouthfeel on this guy, very rich and creamy. Surprising smooth, did not feel any heat, drinks more like a regular stout.

O- Much better than I was anticipating honestly. Very well executed. This is probably what stone was hoping to achieve with their belgo anise stout. Marin has been impressing me lately and one delivers exactly what it promises.
May 27, 2012
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Reviewed by PBRmeasap1980 from Indiana

3.62/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A- Jet black
S- dark fruits
T- Strange old mint. Dark fruit, roatsy malt
F- A bit thin in the body
O- Old mint kills this. Too think. Underststand goal, but not good.
Mar 01, 2017
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Reviewed by Phil-Fresh from California

3.96/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
2012 Bottle.

A: Moderate anise (black licorice), followed by slightly sweet dark malt roast.

A: Black color, opaque with a very thin off-white head with adequate retention.

T: Moderately strong anise (black licorice), followed by slightly sweet chocolatey malt roast. The beer finishes semi-dry with an herbally, moderate roast bitterness.

M: Medium-Big bodied, with a thick warming character and light carbonation.

O: The strong anise flavor has become fainter as the beer has matured. However, the anise is still quite prominent and compliments the dark malt roast base. When this beer was released three years ago, the anise (black licorice) character was almost too overpowering for the chocolatey dark malt roast.
Dec 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by bostonbeans from Massachusetts

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GClarkage from California

Jul 08, 2014
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Reviewed by Dope from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
No bottling date that I can find.

A: Pitch-black pour with a very tall and very dense dark brown head. Head fades slowly with nary a trace of lacing. Good retention however.

S: Hmph. It smells like chocolate mint. Reminds me of a mint hot chocolate actually. Nice.

T: Again with the chocolate mint. I'm not sure if this was intentional or not but there is a pretty distinct, albeit light mintiness to this. Kinda like Andes mints. Not overpowering, just a nice mix of chocolate and mint from start to finish. No real sign of booze at all. Lingering anise between sips, but still that mintiness creeps in. I think it's the anise that's giving me the minty impression. It's not bad, nothing like Stone Belgo Anise or anything. The sweet chocolate balances it decent I think. Honestly interesting, albeit simple.

M: Pretty heavy and smooth. Borderline creamy.

O: Pretty simple for such a big stout, but tasty nonetheless. Lots of chocolate and mint; sweet overall. I enjoyed it.
Feb 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Gobzilla from California

Jan 11, 2014
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

3.27/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
650 mL bottle poured into a snifter.

Appearance - Viscous black. Not a lot of head. Some khaki bubbles well up and form a decent collar.

Smell - Licorice. Just tons and tons of licorice. Chocolate and more licorice.

Taste - And it tastes like licorice too. Way too much. Some chocolate in the middle before a licorice finish blending with a bitter nuttiness that isn't all that pleasant. Thankfully, there's licorice to mask it.

Mouthfeel - Medium heavy with a funny unpleasant bitterness. A little sweet.

Overall - Way too much licorice. More than any other stout I've had, really.
Dec 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by largadeer from California

Oct 13, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by fatlabrats from North Carolina

Jul 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by illidurit from California

Jun 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DruRho from Maryland

May 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by SpdKilz from Illinois

Apr 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Halcyondays from California

Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jeff1973 from California

Mar 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by laxer8811 from New York

Mar 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by litheum94 from California

Mar 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by 316nuts from Wisconsin

Mar 11, 2013
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Reviewed by rlee1390 from Indiana

3.77/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A-Black in the glass, and while pouring, one finger brown head.

S-Very roasty, even a tad burnt with the malt, Slight coffee, Dark chocolate and slight vanilla.

T-Very roasty, almost too burnt, most everything else follows exactly from the nose.

M-Medium bodied but not much carbonation.

O-A decent stout, however the burnt malt was too much for me, and I like some burnt notes in a stout.
Feb 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by nkeckhar from New York

Feb 27, 2013
Platypus Venom Imperial Stout from Marin Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 45 ratings