Barbapapa
Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project

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From:
Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
12%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.35 | pDev: 6.67%
Reviews:
56
Ratings:
350
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 20, 2022
Added:
Dec 09, 2013
Wants:
  73
Gots:
  73
Barbapapa is our Imperial Russian Stout. A big beer, brewed using one of our crazy double mash methods, whereby we brew once, run off the wort, and mash into-that-wort to brew a second time. The result is a beer of great depth and maltiness. Job’s a good’un.
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Ratings by donkeyrunner:
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Reviewed by donkeyrunner from Massachusetts

3.94/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
$8 for 12 oz at Atwoods, Somerville MA

Opaque no nonsense black with a wet clay color head. Smalls of char and sweet dark roast malt. Dark, dark malt very sweet and very roasty. Plenty of booze. Burnt caramel. A bit too sweet to be balanced the sweetness and booze didn't bother me at first but as this beer warmed up it got a bit cloying.
Jan 09, 2014
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Reviewed by Jaycase from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bomber date notched Dec 2014

L: pitch black. thick, creamy mocha colored head. decent amount of lacing.
S: roasted malts, chocolate. slight anise.
T: similar to the aroma, roasted malts and baker's chocolate lead the way. black licorice comes through as well.
F: Very creamy. Medium-high carbonation. Finishes somewhat dry
O: This is a dead ringer for me with Founders Imperial Stout (FIS), which is great compliment as I consider FIS one of the best imperial stouts I've ever had. This is drinking very well considering its age (7+ years). Wish I had another one of these. Sad to know this brewery is no longer but happy I was able to have one of their beers. And a (still) outstanding one at that.
Feb 20, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by beerjerk666 from Florida

Nov 29, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by fossage78 from Massachusetts

Feb 23, 2020
 
Rated: 4.04 by Chico1985 from Massachusetts

Dec 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.3 by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

Dec 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.52 by Vicirus from Massachusetts

Oct 26, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

May 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.27 by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

May 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.4 by sd123 from Georgia

Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by krome from Illinois

Jan 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by petewheeler from Maryland

Dec 29, 2018
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -19.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Rating from notes taken Zwanze Day 2014:

High B-
Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.43 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Dec 27, 2018
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Reviewed by Ciocanelu from Romania

4.45/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Black color with brown head. Aroma seems hoppy and malty with caramel and fudge. Taste starts sweet and with chocolate, caramel, coffee and some dark, dried fruits. Body is heavy but well carbonated. Really well made and really complex taste for a non barrel aged RIS.
Dec 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.95 by Grackos from Florida

Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.12 by billab914 from Virginia

Jan 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by DanGeo from Michigan

Jan 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.43 by paresis from Massachusetts

Jan 23, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.85/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle share. Nice aroma, taste alright. Smooth, silky, caramel, toffee, butterscotch. Not as boozy as you would think with the ABV. Rich and velvety.
Jan 19, 2016
Barbapapa from Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 350 ratings