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Velvet Glove
Iron Fist Brewing Company
- From:
- Iron Fist Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 3.94 | pDev: 10.91%
- Reviews:
- 105
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 13, 2019
- Added:
- Jan 15, 2011
- Wants:
- 29
- Gots:
- 70
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
You know the expression, "A Velvet Glove and an Iron Fist"? It was coined to refer to a regime that used a soft exterior to hide its punishingly unforgiving nature. This seems an apt description for our Velvet Glove. Its placid appearance and unparalleled smoothness hide the truth; this is one fiendishly strong stout. Rich, chocolaty espresso dominates the flavor profile, with a velvety smooth texture that will haunt your senses.
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado
3.66/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.66/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
October 3rd, 2015 - Finally, a winner from Iron Fist. The Velvet Glove is a real rebound after the other tasters today, but this wine dark brew has a lovely smell with smoke, dripping with a subtle sweetness and completely compelling even coming from a taster glass. The flavor is also quite toothsome, with just the perfect level of stickiness and a fantastic blend of sweet and smoky tastes.
Nov 13, 2019
Reviewed by russpowell from Arkansas
4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours an effervescent chestnut/mahogany with 2 fingers of tan head. Great lacing & head retention
S: Iron, raisin, carob
T: Follows the nose, some dryness, slight smokeyness up front. A littl smokeyness, vanilla, a touch of char & a kiss of booze warmth. Finishes smokey, charry , dry with a little roastyness
MF: Medium body/thick, very creamy,
One of the best of this style with an Oatmeal slant I have had in a long time. Well done Iron Fist!
Mar 14, 2018S: Iron, raisin, carob
T: Follows the nose, some dryness, slight smokeyness up front. A littl smokeyness, vanilla, a touch of char & a kiss of booze warmth. Finishes smokey, charry , dry with a little roastyness
MF: Medium body/thick, very creamy,
One of the best of this style with an Oatmeal slant I have had in a long time. Well done Iron Fist!
Reviewed by jonnydas from Pennsylvania
4.33/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.33/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Very chewy, sweet, hoppy undertone, not complex, high alcohol content is barely noticeable. Bought 22 oz bottle at an international supermarket which sells overstock beers for $1.99. WILL go back tomorrow and pick up a few more, maybe more than a few ;D
Nov 11, 2017
Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota
3.73/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle. Tan head. Lace. Black color.
Rich, roasted, smooth. Dark chocolate, caramel, and espresso. Some heat showing. Dark fruits and molasses.
Medium to full bodied. Ends roasted.
Solid offering.
Nov 02, 2017Rich, roasted, smooth. Dark chocolate, caramel, and espresso. Some heat showing. Dark fruits and molasses.
Medium to full bodied. Ends roasted.
Solid offering.
Velvet Glove from Iron Fist Brewing Company
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
360 ratings
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