110K+OT Batch #2 - I.R.I.S.
Cigar City Brewing

110K+OT Batch #2 - I.R.I.S.110K+OT Batch #2 - I.R.I.S.
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From:
Cigar City Brewing
 
Florida, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
11.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.08 | pDev: 13.73%
Reviews:
112
Ratings:
153
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 27, 2015
Added:
May 12, 2009
Wants:
  114
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by nickfl:
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Reviewed by nickfl from Florida

4.17/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500th Review!

A - Poured with a small, light brown head with little lace on an opaque, black body.

S - Toffee and caramel with some mellow, rummy alcohol. Slightly woody with a hint of pine hops.

T - Mocha and toffee with caramel, molasses and lots of complex sugar. More coffee and dark chocolate in the finish with mild pine hop flavor and woody bitterness.

M - A chewy, oily body with moderately low carbonation, and a somewhat sweet finish.

D - A very heavy and intense stout. Its almost a bit over the top with the intense malt character, but it is surprisingly well balanced for a beer that is over 11%ABV.
Sep 08, 2009
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by pmangold from Florida

4.08/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
didn't expect to see this beer at a share - many of the flavors were still there - the nose was good too. it was just a little off and thin for a RIS and some oxidation was present (I blame age, not the stout.) I would of like to of tried this back when it was released.
Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by ricoslim from Florida

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by BColton1 from Rhode Island

Mar 23, 2015
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Reviewed by naproxen from District of Columbia

4.14/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I did let this one cellar longer than I should, but the bottle ain't bad. Still carbonated with a half finger head on initial pour. Dry chocolate Flavors with a viscosity that lingers in the back of the mouth.

Drink it already.

Bottle 417/449
Mar 10, 2015
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Reviewed by Jwale73 from Rhode Island

3.47/5  rDev -15%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Bottle 221/449. Pours one shade shy of black with no head; just a tight band around the edges. Nose is chocolatey and boozy with some clear elements of oxidation present. Taste is ashy, oxidized and reveals soy sauce, black licorice and baker's chocolate. Mouthfeel is light-medium in body with a mild carbonation and a slightly watery texture. Overall - this beer is past its prime.
Jan 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by wethorseblanket from California

Jan 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by johnyb from Florida

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by craftbeerasian from Florida

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by DustinSWB from Florida

May 05, 2014
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Reviewed by sendsilk from Florida

4.33/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Finally getting a chance to open the 110k batch 2!! I can't recall who was kind enough to trade this to me but I'll go through and update this at a later date. Thanks!,

Looks like the traditional CCB stout. Not quite as thick, but a nice head (after 4 years even!) and some decent lacing.

Smell is pretty much Cocoa powder. Nice chocolate and roast aroma.

Taste is very nice. Smooth and easy to drink. Thinner than their modern stouts, this has a nice chocolate taste with some roasty, smoky flavor and a hint of raspberry!

Love this beer! Four years old and drinking great! Probably not many of these left but if you can get one
Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Teleweizen2 from New Hampshire

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ncaudle from Virginia

Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by acurtis from New Jersey

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by jvillefan from California

May 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by drewone from California

May 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by beernads from Florida

Mar 12, 2013
110K+OT Batch #2 - I.R.I.S. from Cigar City Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 153 ratings