Double Barrel (Dystopias/A. Smith Bowman Ralphius)
Free Will Brewing Co.
- From:
- Free Will Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 14.4%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.37 | pDev: 5.26%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 27, 2025
- Added:
- Dec 02, 2024
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
Imperial Stout aged for six months in an A. Smith Bowman bourbon barrel and nine months in a Dystopias malt liquor barrel.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania
4.47/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
375 ml bottle, 2024 release
pours inky black, not much head. huge aroma of boozy dark chocolate, dark caramel, touch of anise. similar taste - very complex with some dark fruit in there. balanced finished, not too sweet. silky thick mouthfeel
Nov 27, 2025pours inky black, not much head. huge aroma of boozy dark chocolate, dark caramel, touch of anise. similar taste - very complex with some dark fruit in there. balanced finished, not too sweet. silky thick mouthfeel
Reviewed by thebeers from Pennsylvania
4.39/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.39/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Near black with a half finger of soupy mocha-colored head that quickly settles into a large, messy crown that actually leaves decent lacing.
Lovely, boozy aroma of chocolate, caramel, toffee, raisin and dates.
I thought the nose would be hard to top, but the taste is even better. Port wine fruity sweetness mingles with caramel, but is never overly sweet due to the base’s underlying darkness, with notes of cocoa, tobacco and wood.
The feel seems a touch thin in comparison to all these flavors, but is actually fairly viscous, with excellent soft carbonation accompanying.
I’m spoiled by this series, but this one is among the top. Exceptional depth and balance — and the best lacing of the bunch.
Nov 22, 2025Lovely, boozy aroma of chocolate, caramel, toffee, raisin and dates.
I thought the nose would be hard to top, but the taste is even better. Port wine fruity sweetness mingles with caramel, but is never overly sweet due to the base’s underlying darkness, with notes of cocoa, tobacco and wood.
The feel seems a touch thin in comparison to all these flavors, but is actually fairly viscous, with excellent soft carbonation accompanying.
I’m spoiled by this series, but this one is among the top. Exceptional depth and balance — and the best lacing of the bunch.
Reviewed by DIM from Pennsylvania
4.64/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.64/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
The cocoa/chocolate notes are amazing. There are just so many layers here, toasty cocoa, coconut candy bars, high end dark chocolate, and much more. Caramel and smooth booze round things out. The Ralphius line is absolutely upper echelon. Love this one.
Dec 21, 2024
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!