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Barrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate Stout
Perennial Artisan Ales
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- From:
- Perennial Artisan Ales
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #508 - ABV:
- 11.5%
- Score:
- 96
Ranked #1,212 - Avg:
- 4.32 | pDev: 8.33%
- Reviews:
- 26
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 06, 2021
- Added:
- Apr 01, 2013
- Wants:
- 182
- Gots:
- 39
SCORE
96
World-Class
96
World-Class
Notes:
BA 17 is the barrel-aged version of our imperial mint chocolate stout. It's a blend of select barrels of our imperial stout, which have been aging in Rittenhouse Rye Barrels for more than a year before being infused with cocoa nibs, dried peppermint, and Madagascar vanilla beans. Rich fudge and brownie batter flavors meld with layers of caramel and oak vanillin, all brightened by a measured wave of cooling mint. On the finish there's a subtle hint of maple and dried tobacco. BA 17 is a decadent dessert in its own right and also pairs wonderfully with ice cream.
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York
4.43/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.43/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This one pours a fairly dark black, with a small head, and a little bit of lacing.
This smells a bit like Thin Mints, liquified and put into a barrel. There's lots of chocolate, a bit of oak, earthy and sweet mint, and a hint of rye whiskey on the nose.
This is quite intense, and ultimately not something I'm going to actively seek out, as I don't really love mint in beer much. But I can still appreciate that it's well made, and I definitely did still enjoy it. The barrel makes this a drinkable beer, and tamps down the heavy duty mint character from the base. The oak gives off a nice spicy character, and the rye adds a touch of spice. There seems to be much more chocolate- or at least the ratio of flavors seems to swing more towards chocolate than mint, which is A-OK with me.
This is pretty thick and rich, with a normal, lower level of carbonation for the style. It seems to coat both the glass and the mouth.
This is definitely a cool beer, but it's quite intense, and should be enjoyed in 3-4 oz pours.
Dec 29, 2017This smells a bit like Thin Mints, liquified and put into a barrel. There's lots of chocolate, a bit of oak, earthy and sweet mint, and a hint of rye whiskey on the nose.
This is quite intense, and ultimately not something I'm going to actively seek out, as I don't really love mint in beer much. But I can still appreciate that it's well made, and I definitely did still enjoy it. The barrel makes this a drinkable beer, and tamps down the heavy duty mint character from the base. The oak gives off a nice spicy character, and the rye adds a touch of spice. There seems to be much more chocolate- or at least the ratio of flavors seems to swing more towards chocolate than mint, which is A-OK with me.
This is pretty thick and rich, with a normal, lower level of carbonation for the style. It seems to coat both the glass and the mouth.
This is definitely a cool beer, but it's quite intense, and should be enjoyed in 3-4 oz pours.
Rated by JFresh21 from Illinois
4.77/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.77/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Super thick mint chocolate deliciousness.
Nov 20, 2017
Reviewed by BEER88 from North Carolina
4.48/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.48/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Definitely better than regular 17! The barrel adds some deep depth to it. Still has that after eight chocolate mint candy smell, but with some vanilla and subtle coconut we're pleasing in both taste and smell (also the whiskey notes). The feel for me was a tad thin but the flavors coated the palate through the finish and humg around until the next sip! Overall a solid BA chocolate mint stout, i would like to get another to see how age effects the taste.
Aug 27, 2017
Reviewed by gibgink from Missouri
4.52/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.52/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pour on 6-10-17. Pours black with little to no head. Stains the glass when swirled. Faint mint on the nose. Pleasant initial mint taste that finishes silky smooth. Will enjoy to see how this one ages.
Jun 13, 2017
Reviewed by LXIXME from New Mexico
4.47/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This beer ages amazingly. I think I'm going to wait a year or so to open my other bottle. The mint recedes and this stouts complexity leap frogs, making me wish I'd bought more.
Jun 10, 2017
Barrel-Aged 17 Mint Chocolate Stout from Perennial Artisan Ales
Beer rating:
96 out of
100 with
261 ratings
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