The Inkwell Reserve (Barrel Aged) 2004
Offshore Ale Company

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From:
Offshore Ale Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.55 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 04, 2005
Added:
May 10, 2004
Wants:
  0
Gots:
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Reviewed by hopdevil2 from Massachusetts

4.55/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Presentation: Small sifter glass - just the right amount.

Appearance: Dark, extremely dark, muck like Mackesons Tripple Stout.

Smell: Rich, earthy, inspired and flavored by the tannins that appear, albeit lightly within the white oak wood (Quercus alba) America's longest lived oak (500 years +.)

Taste: Rich and warm, sweet but not too sweet, it starts with smokey flavors imparted by the wood conditioning and than comes around with a rich grain body. This is a beer from "mother earth."

Mouthfeel: Warm, full body, just the right crisp feel.

Drinkability: I like to savor this one, you can tell it takes time to make as it derserves time to enjoy it fully.

Comments: Man, great job here, it made my day! I did not want another beer after this one in combination with the great food, it was the last thing I wanted to remember as I walked away from a truly great stout. Well done!
Jun 04, 2005