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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:
- 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.
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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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
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, 2015Reviewed 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
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, 2015S: 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.
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
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, 2015I 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!
Barrel Aged Imperial Otis from Sixpoint Brewery
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
74 ratings
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