Aphotic - Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Voodoo Brewing Co.
- From:
- Voodoo Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #7,190 - ABV:
- 12.3%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #78,966 - Avg:
- 4.37 | pDev: 5.03%
- Reviews:
- 1
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 23, 2025
- Added:
- Sep 14, 2024
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
This newest batch of Aphotic was aged over 36 months in 10-year-old Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon barrels.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio
4.59/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.59/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
It never ceases to amaze me just how BLACK they get this, both in appearance, and malt expression. On draft, this is capped by the thinnest brown head that quickly recedes to a skinny halo.
I'm not sure I've ever had another stout as acidic as this, in terms of dark malts, without it being straight up sour. That said, the intensity seems toned down here compared to other aphotics. Unsweetened whole dark chocolate meets a uniquely fluid, light whiskey expression without the heat, kind of reminding me of Weller SR. I get that sort of weak wheat, but in a tasty, lightly toasty way. The exhale has some glassy toffee with mixed nuts and perhaps a hint of luxardo.
This is one of the best BRC in a minute.
Sep 30, 2024I'm not sure I've ever had another stout as acidic as this, in terms of dark malts, without it being straight up sour. That said, the intensity seems toned down here compared to other aphotics. Unsweetened whole dark chocolate meets a uniquely fluid, light whiskey expression without the heat, kind of reminding me of Weller SR. I get that sort of weak wheat, but in a tasty, lightly toasty way. The exhale has some glassy toffee with mixed nuts and perhaps a hint of luxardo.
This is one of the best BRC in a minute.
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