Aces & Ates
Big Boss Brewing

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From:
Big Boss Brewing
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 12.88%
Reviews:
82
Ratings:
212
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 08, 2020
Added:
Jan 31, 2009
Wants:
  22
Gots:
  23
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Ratings by beachbum1975:
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Reviewed by beachbum1975 from Ohio

3.78/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Wow, I can't believe I'm the 2nd one to ever review this beer. I feel like a celebrity! Is this my 15 minutes of fame???? Ha ha ha

First and foremost - thanks go out to pwoods... See, he forgot to take this home last night (don't worry, Patrick - I still have a bottle in the basement).

Pwoods purchased this one from Bruisin' Ales in Asheville, NC (I know because I was with him!). Presented in a 22 ounce brown bottle with a very attractive and unique label. In fact, it states bottle # 2662 / 5000 printed on it! Just looking at this label makes me want to hop on a Harley or run to a machine shop and cut some gears or something... Big & bold silver label with white text - like something from the Air Force or Harley Davidson.

Poured into my Foothills Brewing mini-pilsner glass with a 1" dark tan head . Body, as expected is a super dark brown to black with a clear brown to red edge. Head recedes quickly leaving no lacing.

Smells of fresh, heavily roasted coffee abound... In addition, I am picking up a solid, floral hops presence. Sweet malts also appear for a minute. Overall, the nose is a little lighter than I was expecting, but nonetheless, I bet it will taste solid.

Mouthfeel is big and oily combined with ample carbonation (though hidden from the quick head retention). Medium to full bodied and full flavored. Coffee, dark malts, light smoke and hops all play along in a nice blend. Frankly, I'm surprised this was classified as an American Stout and not a Double or Imperial Stout (At least, it's an American Stout on BA at the time I type...) As I drink, the big stout presence is seen with a light brown oily hazing on the side of my glass.

As BIG as this beer looks and feels, I was a little underwhelmed in the flavor category. Sure, it's big, but by the eyes alone, I thought this beer would explode with flavor and personally, I craved more big coffee flavors. This particular beer almost tasted watery at times, or didn't stay big and solid as I drank... All in all, this is the first Big Boss beer I've had and I look forward to trying more now...
Feb 17, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.58 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jul 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4.04 by Sebas from North Carolina

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.07 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Aug 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by OriginalWayOut from North Carolina

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by HeartofMiami from Florida

Dec 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by kell50 from North Carolina

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by warrendietrich2001 from Nevada

May 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by dsshuck from Delaware

May 05, 2016
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Rated by Bones349 from North Carolina

4.31/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Subtle coffee added to a great stout.
Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 2.74 by JamminJay1986 from North Carolina

Apr 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Tylertut from Ohio

Apr 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by georgeaaron from Indiana

Mar 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by zachthelaxer93 from South Carolina

Mar 17, 2016
 
Rated: 2.84 by walkinginplace from North Carolina

Mar 10, 2016
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Reviewed by NateDyk47 from Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had a pint of this at Big Boss Brewery's taproom.

Look: dark brown (nearly black) pout with a finger of tan head
Smell: dark chocolate, coffee; overall smell rather weak
Taste: dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt
Feel: smooth, medium/heavy body, medium/light carbonation

Overall: this was a pretty good stout. I'd definitely have it again.
Feb 14, 2016
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Rated by DanVas86 from Pennsylvania

4.34/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hides it's ABV very well. Finishes a hair bitter for a stout
Feb 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Immortale25 from North Carolina

Jan 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by bb-magic from Florida

Dec 27, 2015
Aces & Ates from Big Boss Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 212 ratings