Vermont Sticky Maple
The Bruery
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- Style:
- Stout - American Imperial
Ranked #622 - ABV:
- 11.3%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,348 - Avg:
- 4.22 | pDev: 6.87%
- Reviews:
- 51
- Ratings:
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- The Bruery
- California, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 4
- Gots
- 11
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
Notes:
Formerly "Vermont Maple Stout"
We scoured the countryside of the Green Mountain State to find the perfect maple syrup companion to this rich barrel-aged imperial stout. Utilizing maple syrup sourced from our friends at Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, Vermont, this stout is sticky and decadent, with a subtly sweet and big bold mouthfeel.
We scoured the countryside of the Green Mountain State to find the perfect maple syrup companion to this rich barrel-aged imperial stout. Utilizing maple syrup sourced from our friends at Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, Vermont, this stout is sticky and decadent, with a subtly sweet and big bold mouthfeel.
Reviews: 51
| Ratings: 174
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Reviews by emyers:
emyers from Illinois
4.15/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz. can poured into a teku glass. 2019 vintage.
Dark brown, very thin lacing.
Nose: Roasted barley and maple. A touch of oak from the barrel.
Taste: Opens and finishes with maple. Sweet overall but manages to stay under control despite the heavy maple focus. Barrel presence is subtle at best - this Is truly all about the maple (which it does extremely well I should add).
Feel: Medium-boded, a touch on the light side given the abv - probably a good thing because if this was too full-bodied one might actually mistake it for maple syrup..
Nov 16, 2019
4.15/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz. can poured into a teku glass. 2019 vintage.
Dark brown, very thin lacing.
Nose: Roasted barley and maple. A touch of oak from the barrel.
Taste: Opens and finishes with maple. Sweet overall but manages to stay under control despite the heavy maple focus. Barrel presence is subtle at best - this Is truly all about the maple (which it does extremely well I should add).
Feel: Medium-boded, a touch on the light side given the abv - probably a good thing because if this was too full-bodied one might actually mistake it for maple syrup..
Nov 16, 2019
More User Reviews:
flagmantho from Washington
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from 16oz can into a tulip.
Appearance: entirely black with a thick finger of frothy brown foam atop. Very handsome indeed.
Smell: very sweet indeed. Plenty of maple comes through, along with little hints of chocolate and roast. I like it, but it's more "maple" than "stout".
Taste: sticky, boozy, sweet. Basically, what you expect from an American Imperial Stout. And American it is -- the maple really underlines its new-world nature. And it is good, especially for a dessert beer -- but it lacks complexity. So, tasty, but not as great as it might be.
Mouthfeel: big body with a moderate carbonation and underwhelming creaminess, considering its heft.
Overall: this is a dessert beer. It is in no way "crushable". But it is definitely a tasty treat, experienced in moderation.
Sep 19, 2019
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from 16oz can into a tulip.
Appearance: entirely black with a thick finger of frothy brown foam atop. Very handsome indeed.
Smell: very sweet indeed. Plenty of maple comes through, along with little hints of chocolate and roast. I like it, but it's more "maple" than "stout".
Taste: sticky, boozy, sweet. Basically, what you expect from an American Imperial Stout. And American it is -- the maple really underlines its new-world nature. And it is good, especially for a dessert beer -- but it lacks complexity. So, tasty, but not as great as it might be.
Mouthfeel: big body with a moderate carbonation and underwhelming creaminess, considering its heft.
Overall: this is a dessert beer. It is in no way "crushable". But it is definitely a tasty treat, experienced in moderation.
Sep 19, 2019
MickeyHops from California
4.26/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Sep 28, 2019
4.26/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Sep 28, 2019
Massbmx from Massachusetts
4.66/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Oct 14, 2019
4.66/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Oct 14, 2019
Cpmitchno1 from Virginia
4.02/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 19, 2019
4.02/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 19, 2019
Budlum from Maryland
4.34/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Sep 27, 2020
4.34/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Sep 27, 2020
mothman from Minnesota
4/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can. Dark tan head. Black color.
Sweet maple syrup. Sticky. Toasted malts. Coffee like. Vanilla. Caramel and chocolate. Some warming bourbon. Pretty thick. Pastry like.
Nov 28, 2020
4/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can. Dark tan head. Black color.
Sweet maple syrup. Sticky. Toasted malts. Coffee like. Vanilla. Caramel and chocolate. Some warming bourbon. Pretty thick. Pastry like.
Nov 28, 2020
freewill35 from Indiana
4.25/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Mar 08, 2020
4.25/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Mar 08, 2020
Knapp85 from Pennsylvania
4.35/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice rich black color with a tan head on top. The smell is of boozy maple syrup. The taste is sweet but not disgustingly sweet. Good flavors of wood subtle vanilla. The feel is silky smooth and finishes dry. Overall an outstanding beer.
Oct 06, 2019
4.35/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice rich black color with a tan head on top. The smell is of boozy maple syrup. The taste is sweet but not disgustingly sweet. Good flavors of wood subtle vanilla. The feel is silky smooth and finishes dry. Overall an outstanding beer.
Oct 06, 2019
JamesLeung from Florida
4.75/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Dec 11, 2019
4.75/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Dec 11, 2019
beerladybynight
5/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The Vermont Sticky Maple is amazing!!!! I knew it would be when I picked up a crowler of it in October, and proceeded to wait until the end of March, following a reorganization of our 'Special Beer Fridge,' to try it. Full body from start to finish, the nose of sweet, sticky maple syrup is incredible, and it is smoo-oo-ooth! So Good! Notably, I have recently drank a number of dark beers from said special beer fridge (at least 15-20+ over the past 2 weeks), and this is one is my take away. This beer is the one I pine after. Please - If this is not already a year round beer, make it one! ...if possible, I understand that the maple syrup may be a seasonal item only. So good. So luscious! Thank you The Bruery, for making this beer!!!!
Apr 01, 2020
5/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The Vermont Sticky Maple is amazing!!!! I knew it would be when I picked up a crowler of it in October, and proceeded to wait until the end of March, following a reorganization of our 'Special Beer Fridge,' to try it. Full body from start to finish, the nose of sweet, sticky maple syrup is incredible, and it is smoo-oo-ooth! So Good! Notably, I have recently drank a number of dark beers from said special beer fridge (at least 15-20+ over the past 2 weeks), and this is one is my take away. This beer is the one I pine after. Please - If this is not already a year round beer, make it one! ...if possible, I understand that the maple syrup may be a seasonal item only. So good. So luscious! Thank you The Bruery, for making this beer!!!!
Apr 01, 2020
BeerBucks from New York
4.31/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Oct 18, 2019
4.31/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Oct 18, 2019
imperialking from Illinois
3.88/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Dec 27, 2019
3.88/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Dec 27, 2019
Can_if_you_can from Minnesota
3.47/5 rDev -17.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jul 23, 2020
3.47/5 rDev -17.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jul 23, 2020
MGibbons from Maryland
4.44/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Jan 02, 2021
4.44/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Jan 02, 2021
Braz from Washington
4.14/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
May 03, 2020
4.14/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
May 03, 2020
cheefdaddy1 from Tennessee
4.2/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Dec 10, 2019
4.2/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Dec 10, 2019
redfox405 from California
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 11, 2019
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 11, 2019
spark3148857 from Ohio
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Aug 20, 2019
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Aug 20, 2019
stortore from Illinois
4.31/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16 ounce can into a snifter. Had 11/22/19.
Pours a dark brown, thick looking and opaque, with a one inch foamy head and foamy lacing. Aromas of maple, vanilla, chocolate, malt, cocoa, caramel, marshmallow. Flavors of maple, malt, some bourbon, caramel, vanilla, some cocoa. Smooth, a very good full body, well carbonated.
Liked this. The maple is prevalent, but doesn’t dominate, and overall, it’s not overly sweet. Only criticism is that the barrels are too light. Worth a purchase.
Mar 31, 2020
4.31/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16 ounce can into a snifter. Had 11/22/19.
Pours a dark brown, thick looking and opaque, with a one inch foamy head and foamy lacing. Aromas of maple, vanilla, chocolate, malt, cocoa, caramel, marshmallow. Flavors of maple, malt, some bourbon, caramel, vanilla, some cocoa. Smooth, a very good full body, well carbonated.
Liked this. The maple is prevalent, but doesn’t dominate, and overall, it’s not overly sweet. Only criticism is that the barrels are too light. Worth a purchase.
Mar 31, 2020
jwerner23 from Minnesota
4.67/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Sep 29, 2019
4.67/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Sep 29, 2019
smb71481 from Vermont
4.16/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 24, 2019
4.16/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 24, 2019
thebeers from Pennsylvania
4.22/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Near black with a garnet hue. Two-and-a-half fingers of soupy, chocolate milk-colored head. Surprisingly strong retention for the ABV. Semi-webbed lacing is also stronger than expected.
Maple shows in the nose with some nice depth to the malt beneath it. Chocolate and light coffee notes are most prevalent in that element, but there’s also a hint of blueberry. I’m getting a touch of cinnamon, too, but it may be psychosomatic.
Chocolate and maple stand out first in the taste. I’m again getting a hint of fruit and cinnamon-like spiciness. A little tobacco, char and pine sap bitterness round out the finish, as well as a nice kiss of alcohol.
A little thicker than medium bodied, it feels a somewhat still until a little zip of carbonation breaks through a second later.
Great balance of the sweetness, darkness and bitterness in this. A real treat.
Oct 20, 2019
4.22/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Near black with a garnet hue. Two-and-a-half fingers of soupy, chocolate milk-colored head. Surprisingly strong retention for the ABV. Semi-webbed lacing is also stronger than expected.
Maple shows in the nose with some nice depth to the malt beneath it. Chocolate and light coffee notes are most prevalent in that element, but there’s also a hint of blueberry. I’m getting a touch of cinnamon, too, but it may be psychosomatic.
Chocolate and maple stand out first in the taste. I’m again getting a hint of fruit and cinnamon-like spiciness. A little tobacco, char and pine sap bitterness round out the finish, as well as a nice kiss of alcohol.
A little thicker than medium bodied, it feels a somewhat still until a little zip of carbonation breaks through a second later.
Great balance of the sweetness, darkness and bitterness in this. A real treat.
Oct 20, 2019
Birdlegs from Washington
3.9/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 09, 2019
3.9/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 09, 2019
Vermont Sticky Maple from The Bruery
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