Small Batch Series No. 7: Imperial Sweet Potato Stout
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Small Batch Series No. 7: Imperial Sweet Potato StoutSmall Batch Series No. 7: Imperial Sweet Potato Stout
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From:
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
 
Texas, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
8%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 14.55%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
55
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 10, 2020
Added:
Dec 13, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  14
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Rated: 3.5 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 10, 2020
 
Rated: 3.8 by Sirnickatnite from Texas

May 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by petermethot from New Jersey

Oct 12, 2017
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Reviewed by Chris_Huston from Texas

3.02/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Popping the cap was like opening a sealed tomb from an Indiana Jones movie - big PSSSH! of air that made me think it was going to geyser. It didn't, but pouring into the glass even carefully was mountainous, airy, plasticy dark tan head. Takes a while to get the contents of the bottle into the glass. Pouring the last bit in it sounded exactly like pouring a Coke. That's an unpleasant first.

Smell is vague, subdued spicy, much like a pumpkin beer without the pie profile. Perfectly nice smell for a pumpkin beer, but unfortunately I was promised, and wanting, sweet potato.

Taste takes another step down, giving almost none of the spice or fruit, mainly somewhat burnt malts with no sweetness, beer and coffee bitterness (though mild) with out any defining flavor from the latter. The mildness of the bitterness actually saves the drink, but it doesn't really give it much flavor. Stout feel is decent, but not remarkable. The foam, rather than imparting creaminess, is more brittle and fizzy, which detracts.

I've had three of these Small Batch series in the last few weeks. I was expecting/hoping this to be my favorite, but alas no. Certainly not a drain pour, but very easy decision to not purchase again.
Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Nov 14, 2015
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Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan

4.16/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This is the Ranger Creek sweet potato stout.

It pours dark and thick, like used oil, with a cocoa-colored foam that goes on for days. Smells like chewy molasses Lightly smokey, roasty, sweet chocolates all dance around. There’s a touch of tang with some smokey roast and a double shot of espresso in the mix. The long, lingering finish gives you something to chew on as you contemplate this brew.
Feb 23, 2015
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Reviewed by joeyfeets from New York

2.93/5  rDev -22.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
A creamy mouthfeel, full of chocolate, cinnamon & roasty malts. It is a deep, dark brown beer with a tan head. Smells strongly of chocolate with a lil bit of fruit.
Dec 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by MasterPenguins from North Carolina

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by thereal_adam from Texas

Oct 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by IrishColonial from Texas

Sep 11, 2014
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.58/5  rDev -5.3%
Appearance: Pours all head and it takes a few minutes for the black liquid to appear in any quantity; the retention is good though there really isn't much lacing to speak of

Smell: Surprisingly fruity, with chocolate, roast and spice cake tones

Taste: Fruity, up front, with raisin and spice cake flavors; in the mid-palate, the chocolate arrives but, after the swallow, a metallic, rusty flavor takes over and lingers into the finish; hard to identify the sweet potato at all

Mouthfeel: Medium body with low to moderate carbonation (once the overcarbonation was worked out)

Overall: Seeing rust around the cap was a real turn-off (particularly since we are dealing with a waxed cap) and the impact on the flavor was disappointing; mouthfeel/carbonation issues continue to plague this brewery; the sad part is that this beer has so much promise, with some flavors that I really enjoyed

Thanks, RobertH50, for the opportunity
Aug 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Fabiand from Texas

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Big_Dave from Texas

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by RobertH50 from Texas

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by sendsilk from Florida

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by htdoerge from Texas

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by beernads from Florida

Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by memphischas from Tennessee

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by rspauldi from Texas

Jun 02, 2014
Small Batch Series No. 7: Imperial Sweet Potato Stout from Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 55 ratings