Cinnamon Abduction
Pipeworks Brewing Company

Cinnamon AbductionCinnamon Abduction
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From:
Pipeworks Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 7.2%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
91
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 29, 2021
Added:
Jan 18, 2016
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  15
Imperial Stout brewed with cinnamon, cacao and vanilla.
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Rated: 4 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Nov 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.07 by SWChi from Illinois

Apr 28, 2019
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

4.04/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
22 oz bottle, no date

pours jet black, with thick tan colored head. pretty good head retention. aroma is chocolately malt, with earthy cinnamon, but it's not that strong. similar flavor, well balanced, not too sweet. thicker bodied, smooth.
Mar 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.06 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Aug 14, 2018
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Reviewed by Zeeck from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look - This pours very dark and very thick. It's very oily looking and has almost no head whatsoever.

Smell - The smell has a light touch of cinnamon, but otherwise is almost all dark chocolate. The chocolate notes are pretty pungent. I got a bit of a nutty note on the nose as well.

Taste - The cinnamon is much stronger on the palate than it is on the nose, but not in any sort of offensive manner. Rather, it pairs very well with the chocolate notes which are also prevalent. There is also a bit of a walnut flavor to go with. As it warmed up, this all seemed to congeal together into a flavor very similar to Dr. Pepper.

Feel - This beer was actually more carbonated than expected. It also wasn't too thick when you drink it. The look really threw me off with this one. I actually really liked the mouthfeel. It had just the right amount of carbonation paired with the right amount of viscosity

Overall - The flavors in this one were good but it did come off as somewhat simple. This is not necessarily a problem so long as the flavors are good, which was the case here. However, if you're looking for something complex and full of complementary and/or contrasting flavors, this isn't it.

Pairs Well With - Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies!!!
Apr 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.93 by sd123 from Georgia

Apr 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.28 by CharlesK from Pennsylvania

Mar 12, 2018
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Reviewed by ScruffySouthpaw from New York

3.93/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in a snifter glass from the bottle.

Appearance: Deep brownish brown tinted black body with a dark tan head rising just about half an inch off the body. Sticky lacing on the glass.

Smell: Deep coffee and mocha scent, it's crazy super light. Incredible aroma but lacks potency.

Taste: Sweet brown sugar with hints of vanilla and light dose of coffee. It's a touch over sweet for my palate with minor tweaking this beer could be a gem.

Mouth: Full body with a very sticky after taste. Carbonation is medium at very best.

Overall: Descent brew but has some characteristics I would definitely change. Seems a tad unfinished and for a brew called cinnamon abduction I was expected at least a touch of spice. Salud!
Jan 02, 2018
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

4.42/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Pours opaque, black in color with 1/4 inch head. Taste is milk chocolate, vanilla, fudge, and light cinnamon. Medium-heavy bodied, way smooth, medium-low carbonation and sweet. Would like more cinnamon, but this is delicious...Amazingly smooth. Could have several glasses.
Jan 01, 2018
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Rated by marchoftheclouds from Illinois

4.02/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Dark as night, medium feel, not a strong smell, but a pleasant taste. I'd love to have tried it on tap instead of a bomber.
Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Lucoli from New York

Nov 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by crobinso from Colorado

Nov 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.21 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Oct 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by Zaphog from Michigan

Aug 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.59 by jldoyle89 from Michigan

Aug 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dutchcraftbeergeek from Netherlands

Aug 13, 2017
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Reviewed by Tommo from Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
So i was expecting a cinnamon bomb, it is not that. Pours a heavy black stout, body is medium. Taste is cinnamon but not overwhelming, farily sweet, some astringency on the back. this is solid for sure
Aug 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by GuitarIPA from Connecticut

Jul 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Ardeer from New York

Jul 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by Viperman1316 from Indiana

Jul 13, 2017
Cinnamon Abduction from Pipeworks Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 91 ratings