Vortex II Aged In Kentucky Bourbon Barrels
Pisgah Brewing Co.

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From:
Pisgah Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
11.2%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 6.42%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
22
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 17, 2014
Added:
Sep 28, 2013
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by StlHopHead77:
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Rated by StlHopHead77 from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

Jan 04, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Fievel from Pennsylvania

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by iL0VEbeer from New Jersey

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by loverofthecraft from North Carolina

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KevMo84 from California

Aug 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.9 by SadMachine from New Jersey

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Aug 17, 2014
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Thanks to the RVA crew for hooking me up with a bottle of this some time ago in a surprise box of beer they sent me. Shared with friends alongside a botle of 2009 Vortex 2 and Chocolatized Vortex 2. Bomber poured into a teku, the brew appears a dark brown color with a thin mocha brown cap. Some ruby clarity is seen faintly around the edges.

The aroma includes a hint of mocha, molasses and vanilla sweetness imparting a similarity to something along the lines of brownie batter and bourbon. Some tangy raison, prune and fruits evolve as it warms up.

The taste includes plenty of bourbon tang with vanilla, chocolate, coffee and caramel. A nice whiskey kick with accenting raison fruitiness. The barrel is not dominating but it is noticeable and really works with the other flavors. The slight tang this has im not crazy about but I think it has somethin to do with the coffee they use since its also evident in non-barrel aged vortex 2.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest amount of carbonation. A very nice integration of barrel, booze, coffee and base beer. Of all the pisgah beers I got to try? this one has awesome drinkability and id love to try it again. However, at a ~500 bottle count, I doubt ill see this one again anytime soon.
Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by TX-Badger from Texas

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by belljt33 from North Carolina

Apr 21, 2014
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Reviewed by Axnjxn from North Carolina

4.2/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
bottle 237/534. bomber into a snifter

pours a pitch black with no head. not a huge aroma..slight barrel, not much. taste is extremely smooth and the bourbon really smoothed this beer out. vanilla, lots of chocolate, tobacco..great flavors. full bodied, low carbonation

overall much better than regular vortex ll. very recommended if you can find a bottle.
Feb 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jsanford from Georgia

Nov 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ari32 from Georgia

Nov 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrewLikesBeer from Florida

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Oct 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by MITCHELLMPLS from Minnesota

Oct 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by josephwa from Minnesota

Oct 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Oct 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by BlackBelt5112203 from Michigan

Oct 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Oct 07, 2013
Vortex II Aged In Kentucky Bourbon Barrels from Pisgah Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 22 ratings