Leafer Season
Heist Brewery
- From:
- Heist Brewery
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 8.4%
- Score:
- +3 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.91 | pDev: 4.35%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Aug 14, 2020
- Added:
- Nov 03, 2019
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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Imperial stout finished with pure maple syrup and Madagascar vanilla beans, just in time to see the colors change for the season!
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina
3.99/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours a thick viscous jet black in color with slightly heavier than moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising quickly along the edges of the glass and faint dark chestnut brown + dark cola brown + garnet red colored highlights. The beer has a four finger tall fluffy cloud-like foamy dark tan head that slowly reduces to a large patch of thick film covering a little more than 90% of the surface of the beer and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Moderate to strong aromas of roasted + chocolate + caramel + toasted malts with light to moderate amounts of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate aromas of vanilla + maple syrup along with a light to moderate aroma of coffee. Hints of earthy hops.
T: Upfront there are slightly stronger than moderate flavors of roasted + chocolate + caramel + toasted malts with light to moderate amounts of caramel sweetness. That is followed by light to moderate flavors of coffee along with light to moderate flavors of vanilla + moderate flavors of maple syrup with a light amount of associated sweetness. Finally there are hints of earthy hops. There is a light to moderate presence of roasty bitterness which lingers through the finish.
M: Medium to full bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.
O: Drinks pretty easily considering the strength with well hidden alcohol and a slightly lighter mouthfeel. Enjoyable with a nice presence of vanilla and maple syrup without being overly sweet.
Feb 03, 2020S: Moderate to strong aromas of roasted + chocolate + caramel + toasted malts with light to moderate amounts of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate aromas of vanilla + maple syrup along with a light to moderate aroma of coffee. Hints of earthy hops.
T: Upfront there are slightly stronger than moderate flavors of roasted + chocolate + caramel + toasted malts with light to moderate amounts of caramel sweetness. That is followed by light to moderate flavors of coffee along with light to moderate flavors of vanilla + moderate flavors of maple syrup with a light amount of associated sweetness. Finally there are hints of earthy hops. There is a light to moderate presence of roasty bitterness which lingers through the finish.
M: Medium to full bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.
O: Drinks pretty easily considering the strength with well hidden alcohol and a slightly lighter mouthfeel. Enjoyable with a nice presence of vanilla and maple syrup without being overly sweet.
Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look: It pours black with a dark brown head. Head retention is very good.
Smell: It has roast and chocolate aromas. There are also strong vanilla notes and a low amount of maple syrup.
Taste: It has chocolate and roast flavor with a good deal of vanilla mixed in. There are low note of maple syrup. It is a bit sweet, but not overly.
Feel: It has a medium full body with a sweet finish.
Overall, the vanilla really compliments the roast and chocolate. The maple syrup adds a nice touch.
Jan 18, 2020Smell: It has roast and chocolate aromas. There are also strong vanilla notes and a low amount of maple syrup.
Taste: It has chocolate and roast flavor with a good deal of vanilla mixed in. There are low note of maple syrup. It is a bit sweet, but not overly.
Feel: It has a medium full body with a sweet finish.
Overall, the vanilla really compliments the roast and chocolate. The maple syrup adds a nice touch.
Reviewed by nick_perry from North Carolina
4.18/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
4.18/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Black color, 3 finger brown head. Takes a while to settle. Strong vanilla flavor. I get some sweetness, but I’m not sure if it’s necessarily from maple syrup or just a sweet malt. Structure is weak and doesn’t hold up to the flavors. Boozy and warming on the finish.
Dec 02, 2019
Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
3.98/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Arrives espresso colored with a thin cap; streaky strands persist
Smell: Chocolate and maple syrup with a hint of coffee
Taste: Maple syrup forward with the chocolate building underneath; coffee emerges, after the swallow, to offset the sweetness but this is still a rather sweet stout
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Nice use of the maple here with some balance from the coffee but I would prefer a fuller body and more bitterness
Nov 03, 2019Smell: Chocolate and maple syrup with a hint of coffee
Taste: Maple syrup forward with the chocolate building underneath; coffee emerges, after the swallow, to offset the sweetness but this is still a rather sweet stout
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Nice use of the maple here with some balance from the coffee but I would prefer a fuller body and more bitterness
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