Black Magick - Pappy Van Winkle
Voodoo Brewing Company

Black Magick - Pappy Van WinkleBlack Magick - Pappy Van Winkle
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From:
Voodoo Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
13.5%
Score:
100
Avg:
4.74 | pDev: 7.17%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
268
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 07, 2019
Added:
Mar 27, 2013
Wants:
  755
Gots:
  23
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Ratings by cosmicevan:
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Reviewed by cosmicevan from New York

4.88/5  rDev +3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
big thanks to nhindian for hooking this one up. enjoyed from a voodoo brewing oversized barrel room snifter.

bottle #843 1-18-13

a - pried the wax off and opened the beer. brew poured a fairly awe inspiring silk black. the beer literally glistened and i swear i saw it wink at me as the big creamy tan mocha head formed and then vanished leaving sparse bubble islands. simply gorgeous.

s - holy crap, i can smell chocolate from across the room. deep decadent chocolate and vanilla with the trademark intense heat from the pappy barrels (maybe its just me, but i always feel like pappy aged beers are boozier than other barrels...but the booze is pretty smooth). some wood and licorice.

t - i'm a fan of black magick in general, but hot dog if putting it in a barrel doesn't make it better. this beer is pretty much perfect. everything in the right place. great chocolate notes, no booziness at all. perfect thickness. like dessert shake...not a beer. just amazing.

m - WOW. mouth jumped out at me immediately. this is a meal in a glass. big and bold and chewy. thick, but just the right thickness. not boozy at all. smooth. full. rich. bold.

o - overall, i'm floored. this is one of the best beers i've ever had. holy moly. just wow...
Apr 18, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.37 by PSU_Mike from Pennsylvania

Dec 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.73 by fthegiants from California

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Apr 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.56 by MDDMD from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2018
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Reviewed by GRG1313 from California

5/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
While I still have lots of check ins to make and "tick" I figured I'd save one of the best for my 10,000 check in. This one can be no better for what it is. Deep black; dark brown thick head; wonderful chocolate, roasted grain rich nose; flavors that go on forever and a great finish. A worthy check in I figured for #10,000
Jul 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.91 by jbaker67 from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Fux from France

4.81/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Side by side with Buffalo Trace batch 1 and Apple Brandy.
My favorite variant of the set. Elegant bourbon flavors dominate, wood, vanilla, cocoa. Very complex with the pappy barrel shining.
Full bodied, smooth, not overwhelmingly sticky.
Alcohol is more present than in the BT variant but on a reasonable level.
Awesome beer.
Thanks to Anton and Michaelis for sharing.
Jun 15, 2017
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Reviewed by Brian29 from Ohio

4.92/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Black, low carbonation, whispy mocha swirl that dissapates in seconds. The nose hits as the wax is broken and the cap is pryed. Chocolate, raisin, marshmallow, wood, its quite magnificent. I should be in a robe in a leather chair drinking this from a pipe.

There is no gimmick with this beer, no trendy flavors. Its a barrel aged stout to perfection. Smooth, creamy, sticky, boozy nearly 4 years later but rounded and soft. The beer bursts with flavor, fudge is the most predominant. A beautiful beer.
Nov 18, 2016
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Reviewed by KevBot89 from Pennsylvania

4.96/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
This is amazing! Its jam-packed with flavors of liquid fudge batter, fresh brownies, cocoa butter, some vanilla, wood, a touch of some non-descript spiciness, chocolate covered caramel candies, . Still some moderate heat after all this time. Mouthfeel is nice. One of the best noses ever on a beer. This is seriously amazing.
Nov 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.71 by whitenads from Michigan

Jul 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.95 by yoitsarch from California

May 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by mportnoy from Pennsylvania

Apr 08, 2016
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Reviewed by lamb0176 from Pennsylvania

4.96/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
This was one of the best beers I've ever had. #132 from 1-18-13, smell was amazing as soon as the cap was opened. Even as a 3oz pour this was phenomenal down to the last drop. The taste was beautiful liquid fudge. The nose remained intense in the glass even with just the residual coating. I'm excited to find more and try the other barrel aged variants.
Feb 06, 2016
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Reviewed by mojiboo02 from Illinois

4.99/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I have drank three different bottles over the years and all have been fantastic. Probably my favorite BA Beer out there. The pappy barrel comes through with fantastic taste and the beer is up there with Pappy Sexual Chocolate.
Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by troybeeramalau from Pennsylvania

Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.68 by JMFP from Delaware

Dec 16, 2015
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Reviewed by ArkyVaughan from New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Had this side-by-side with the Apple Brandy and Buffalo Trace variants. All were good, but this was the clear winner. Such a smooth flavor, with just the right amount of barrel. Incredible.
Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by Jlang2012 from South Carolina

Oct 23, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by t2grogan from Arizona

Aug 30, 2015
Black Magick - Pappy Van Winkle from Voodoo Brewing Company
Beer rating: 100 out of 100 with 268 ratings