Imperial Eclipse Stout - Elijah Craig (20 Year Single Barrel)
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.

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From:
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.62 | pDev: 4.11%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
23
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 28, 2017
Added:
Feb 19, 2012
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  6
Single barrel expression of Eclipse, aged in a 20-year Elijah Craig bourbon barrel. On-tap and in 3L bottles only.
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Rated: 4.3 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Nov 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.69 by Rothobinide from California

Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by GABrew from Georgia

Mar 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by rbrefbeerman from California

Jan 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by JMBSH from Colorado

Dec 25, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by Rado from California

Dec 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by socalbrewlvr from California

Nov 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by jegross2 from Illinois

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by DJButters from California

May 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jan 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by HaveUSeenMyCellar from California

Dec 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.75 by MrVonzipper from California

Nov 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4.81 by tbone1384 from Wyoming

Nov 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by AgentZero from Illinois

Aug 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by DarthKostrizer from California

May 27, 2012
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Reviewed by largadeer from California

4.5/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap somewhere. This came from a single EC 20 year barrel, and spent a little less time on oak than the final bottled product.

Appearance: Pretty typical brownish-black Eclipse appearance, with a touch more carbonation and greater head retention from the draft pour.

Smell: A lot of dark chocolate on the nose, and a greater roasted malt presence compared to the bottled version. Plenty of caramel and vanilla from the barrel, but less actual oak. Faint smoke and black licorice.

Palate: As the nose suggests, this leans a bit more toward dark chocolate and roasted malt when compared to the blended bottled version. Bourbon is well integrated and contributes layers of vanilla and caramel, with a trace of oak beneath. The licorice flavors of Totality seem emphasized here, but the body feels bigger. Sweetness is moderate, certainly not excessive or cloying, though it's decidedly rich.

Overall: Damn good.
Apr 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4.75 by GreatBloomer from Texas

Mar 18, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by PaulStoneAnchor from California

Mar 16, 2012
Imperial Eclipse Stout - Elijah Craig (20 Year Single Barrel) from FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 23 ratings