B.O.R.I.S. Van Wink - Barrel-Aged
Hoppin' Frog Brewery

B.O.R.I.S. Van Wink - Barrel-AgedB.O.R.I.S. Van Wink - Barrel-Aged
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From:
Hoppin' Frog Brewery
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.4%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.35 | pDev: 9.89%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
311
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 08, 2018
Added:
Nov 21, 2013
Wants:
  143
Gots:
  68
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Ratings by matt2591:
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Rated by matt2591 from Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -19.5%

Jul 05, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.26 by Pro_Magnon from Texas

Oct 08, 2018
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Reviewed by richj1970 from Alabama

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 22 oz.bomber

A: Pitch black with smallish one finger deep mocha head. Settles fairly quickly to a thin cap with moderate lacing.

S: Sweet bourbon, rich chocolate, and espresso with hints of vanilla and coconut.

T: Chocolate fudge, vanilla, espresso, and molasses. Subtle charred oak notes.

M: Full bodied with fairly light carbonation. Creamy texture with a lightly sweet finish.

O: Excellent barrel aged stout. Very enjoyable indeed.
Apr 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by Gambyt20 from Illinois

Jan 29, 2017
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Reviewed by M-Fox24 from New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A: An elegant, creamy, mocha pour, topped with an off-white/brown head; moderate retention with lacing

S: Whiskey and bourbon complemented with the convolutions of vanilla, oak/wood, espresso, butterscotch, chocolate, malt, and subtle coconut. Had to delve into the deep sea to pull out some more dark fruit and certain vinous frills

T: Lots to be found here, and can tune in and out to the preference: wood roasted espresso, chocolate, vanilla, molasses, lingering dark fruit in the faded background. The balancing of the flavors/of everything going on is remarkable

M: Dangerous at creamy and sticky; smooth, full body, moderate carbonation

O: Hoppin’ Frog does it right; the time and precision shows. The excessive niceties were extremely well balanced yet the complexities linger on...these fellas know their way around a stout
Nov 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by thatoneguymike from Georgia

Jul 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by rbrefbeerman from California

Jul 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by WanderingFool from Massachusetts

Apr 23, 2016
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Reviewed by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Pours out super dark. Toasted coconut, bitter dark chocolate, vanilla, some oak, hint of cinnamon spiciness and a little bit of booze sweetness. Medium, very dry mouthfeel. Classic Hoppin' Frog bitterness. This is pretty good.
Apr 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.33 by jaydoc from Kansas

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.42 by sposter4 from Pennsylvania

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.48 by rcjennings from Ohio

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.65 by ryanpalmier123 from Ohio

Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.44 by greg4579 from Pennsylvania

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by mendvicdog from Maryland

Dec 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.89/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Black with a puffy, bubbly burnt mocha head.

I get vanilla up front with the oak, which helps emulate toasted marshmallow, while BORIS comes in with a fudge and woody nut decadence. However there's a noticeable but moderate heat from the bourbon, and a bit of a soft drink mixed in, most reminiscent of Dr. Pepper, thinning the body out.

It's no secret I'm not a huge fan of bourbon barrel aging, but I find this to be less offensive than so many other offerings. It's nicely done. Smooth and dry is how I like it if it has to be done to a stellar stout. It's not as dry as others I've had but it's well on its way. It's just not as good as the hype-inducing name suggests. Personally, if I absolutely have to drink a bba stout, I enjoy BA DORIS, and especially BORIS 200, much more. However, I find the results of barreling their barleywines and strong ales to be much more successful than their stouts.
Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by moarmare from Missouri

Dec 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.53 by Gregf51 from Ohio

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.62 by durlta from Iowa

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.65 by mnphish from Minnesota

Oct 02, 2015
B.O.R.I.S. Van Wink - Barrel-Aged from Hoppin' Frog Brewery
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 311 ratings