Barrel Aged Imperial Otis
Sixpoint Brewery

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From:
Sixpoint Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
ABV:
10.3%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 9.27%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
74
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 24, 2016
Added:
Mar 03, 2014
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
For our very limited release Imperial Otis, we souped up our oatmeal stout recipe and aged it in Willet Bourbon barrels for four months. We then blended it with a small amount of un-oaked Imperial Otis to find balance. It pours black with an extra-dark brown head and is 10.3% ABV.

As with any beer, the tasting experience varies from person to person, and especially so with a beer as rich and complex as Imperial Otis. When you try it, let us know what aromas and tastes you got from the beer. For us, it was full roast malt flavor, delightful oat creaminess, and notes of coconut and vanilla from the aging process. With all the rich malt and barrel-aged notes, the nose reminds us of a coconut macaroon dipped in dark chocolate.
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Ratings by odomosan:
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Rated by odomosan from New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

Apr 22, 2014
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Rated: 4 by shigg85 from Japan

Apr 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by JMFP from Delaware

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by gatorlove from Florida

Apr 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by brentblack1 from New York

Apr 11, 2015
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Rated by JamieDuncan from Maryland

4.38/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Varga in Philly
Apr 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.33 by SkyyNapalm from Massachusetts

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by TBonez477 from Vermont

Mar 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by Satchboogie from Belgium

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Mar 02, 2015
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Reviewed by orcrist_cleaver from New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
A: Dense black, but not oily or viscous. Spongy mocha head with limited retention, and some spotty lacing.

S: Fruity cacao, vanilla, and coconut. Reminiscent of a birthday cake. Seductive blend.

M: Med body, surprisingly light and thin. Has some twang. Creaminess takes time to develop.

T: Smooth oakiness and a light char. Vanilla bean and roasted grain. Mild espresso notes. Has a tart fruitiness. Chocolate and toasted coconut. Good dessert beer. Yould be great to match with a tiramisu.
Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.33 by PVMT from New York

Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by fosters9 from New York

Feb 18, 2015
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Reviewed by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

4.68/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
I never would have thought an oatmeal stout could hold up this well to bourbon barrel aging. It retains its oatmeal stout feel without giving way to overpowering bourbon feel and flavor. The bourbon heat and flavor is there, but there to accentuate. After its initial greeting of heat, the oat rolls in with some complex chocolate, nut, roast, and even a bit of perfectly sweetened espresso. The flavors linger and develop on the tongue for a while.

I wish they canned or bottled this brew, because it would definitely be a repeat purchase. I'd love to see what a year or two did to it, too. Excellent!
Feb 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.21 by ArsMoriendiOU818 from Virginia

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.56 by BobMessina from New York

Feb 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by REY_CORTEZ from New York

Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.35 by dleiner from New York

Feb 05, 2015
Barrel Aged Imperial Otis from Sixpoint Brewery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 74 ratings