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Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Cigar City Brewing
- From:
- Cigar City Brewing
- Florida, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #72 - ABV:
- 14.6%
- Score:
- 99
Ranked #204 - Avg:
- 4.5 | pDev: 6.44%
- Reviews:
- 100
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 18, 2024
- Added:
- Dec 09, 2009
- Wants:
- 748
- Gots:
- 33
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Central to Mayan mythology is the story of twin brothers named Xbalanque and Hunahpu, the Hero Twins. After the Twins’ father was murdered by evil deities from Xibalba, his corpse became a cacao tree that spawned our two Heroes. Epic adventures followed, culminating in a journey to Xibalba to avenge their fathers’ death. Vanquishing their enemies handily, the Heroes then ascended unto the heavens where they became the sun and the moon.
Imperial Stout brewed with Ancho and Pasilla chile peppers, cinnamon, vanilla and cacao nibs aged in white oak barrels previously used to age bourbon.
OG: 30
IBU: 80
Tasting Notes:
Cinnamon, vanilla and bakers chocolate are assertive on the nose with rustic wood and molasses playing supporting roles. Viscous and assertive on the tongue, baking spices meld with fresh ground coffee, dates and fudge as this massive beer coats the palate. Mild scoville heat builds with each sip but never overwhelms the bourbon spiciness or the nuanced finish of this truly complex stout.
Central to Mayan mythology is the story of twin brothers named Xbalanque and Hunahpu, the Hero Twins. After the Twins’ father was murdered by evil deities from Xibalba, his corpse became a cacao tree that spawned our two Heroes. Epic adventures followed, culminating in a journey to Xibalba to avenge their fathers’ death. Vanquishing their enemies handily, the Heroes then ascended unto the heavens where they became the sun and the moon.
Imperial Stout brewed with Ancho and Pasilla chile peppers, cinnamon, vanilla and cacao nibs aged in white oak barrels previously used to age bourbon.
OG: 30
IBU: 80
Tasting Notes:
Cinnamon, vanilla and bakers chocolate are assertive on the nose with rustic wood and molasses playing supporting roles. Viscous and assertive on the tongue, baking spices meld with fresh ground coffee, dates and fudge as this massive beer coats the palate. Mild scoville heat builds with each sip but never overwhelms the bourbon spiciness or the nuanced finish of this truly complex stout.
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Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana
4.67/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.67/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours black, dark tan head, absolutely gorgeous BA imperial stout. The nose features the spicy peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, and a bit of booze. Wow.
The peppers and cinnamon are forward on the taste and AMAZING, with plenty of vanilla, cocoa, and barrel notes to provide balance and a delicious flavor profile. This is truly amazing.
The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, perfect for this beer. I’m a HUUUUGE Abraxas fan, and this is a little bit better, IMHO.
Jan 25, 2023The peppers and cinnamon are forward on the taste and AMAZING, with plenty of vanilla, cocoa, and barrel notes to provide balance and a delicious flavor profile. This is truly amazing.
The mouthfeel is rich and creamy, perfect for this beer. I’m a HUUUUGE Abraxas fan, and this is a little bit better, IMHO.
Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida
4.64/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.64/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
2021 Lottery bottle. Poured at 57°. Black with ruby edges; dark tan head fizzled out quickly; poor cap retention, thin ring, a few spots of lace; thin legs on swirl. Bourbon nose with cinnamon, sweet plums and green chilies right behind; some boozy heat on the retro nasal. Taste follows nose; more sugary plums and sweet bourbon; figs, molasses and brown sugar; very light chocolate/cocoa nibs; bourbon and dark fruit finish. Hot bite on tongue from peppers and booze; full minus body, not at all adjuncty; smooth, silky feel; full mouth warmth from alcohol (13.3%) and hot peppers. Overall, loads of well balanced flavors; base and barrel merge seamlessly; long sweet bourbon and dark fruit linger leaving cinnamon and hot chilies sauce aftertaste. A sipper for sure!
Feb 20, 2022Reviewed by Beersnake from California
4.5/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured at fridge temp. Pours black as night. A minuscule layer of brown head appears and then flees. Tiny bubbles throughout.
The nose is insane. Big toffee and dark fruit. Raspberries come to mind right away, but after a few minutes that fades a bit. In comes cocoa nibs, cinnamon, coconut, vanilla, and coffee.
The taste is amazing. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon are apparent. Maple syrup seems a lot stronger now. However, the cinnamon and coffee are strong. Flavors are intense.
Mouthfeel is pretty thick and the beer is clearly low in carbonation. Overall, a wonderful and intense beer!
Jan 01, 2022The nose is insane. Big toffee and dark fruit. Raspberries come to mind right away, but after a few minutes that fades a bit. In comes cocoa nibs, cinnamon, coconut, vanilla, and coffee.
The taste is amazing. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon are apparent. Maple syrup seems a lot stronger now. However, the cinnamon and coffee are strong. Flavors are intense.
Mouthfeel is pretty thick and the beer is clearly low in carbonation. Overall, a wonderful and intense beer!
Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Cigar City Brewing
Beer rating:
99 out of
100 with
436 ratings
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