Pirate Paradise
Prairie Artisan Ales
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- Style:
- Stout - American Imperial
Ranked #28 - ABV:
- 13%
- Score:
- 100
Ranked #109 - Avg:
- 4.6 | pDev: 6.74%
- Reviews:
- 44
- Ratings:
- From:
- Prairie Artisan Ales
- Oklahoma, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 151
- Gots
- 21
SCORE
100
World-Class
100
World-Class
Notes:
Imperial stout brewed with coconut and vanilla, aged in rum barrels.
Reviews: 44
| Ratings: 330
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Reviews by jjdc:
jjdc from District of Columbia
4/5 rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jun 23, 2017
4/5 rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jun 23, 2017
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BEERchitect from Kentucky
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Opulence in stout-making has met its match. Known for some pretty remarkable roast flavor, the Prairie team saved their best for Paradise- a coconut, bourbon and chocolate flavored stout that renders dessert obsolete.
Oily, inky and ominously dark, no head is required as this burnt barley elixir clings to the glass like fine brandy. Sensual coconut, chocolate and espresso roll onto the nose with the tinge of bourbon triggering something sinister within. Wonderfully burnt sweetness slathers the tongue with wholesome roasted marshmallow goodness and an exotic coconut brightness.
The ale slowly and deliberately seeps deep into the tastebuds, saturating each and every one with its decadent sweetness. Blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, bittersweet chocolate, walnut, caramel, vanilla and honey are all woven tightly with bold espresso flavor. Campfire bitterness brings on the coconut and gives the session an overwhelming sensation of mounds candy bars, but also pulls the caramel, coconut and nutty oakiness from the barrels and ushers in that undeniable bourbon warmth.
Lavishly full and chewy, the ale drinks like brownie batter. Rendered to a slow and savory sipping affair, the stout's lush marshmallowy texture and coconut and cream flavors are soothing and calming- ideally suited for balancing the simmering bourbon heat that calders below. A ridiculously long and savory aftertaste leaves me wondering why this beer isn't served with a spoon.
Nov 11, 2016
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Opulence in stout-making has met its match. Known for some pretty remarkable roast flavor, the Prairie team saved their best for Paradise- a coconut, bourbon and chocolate flavored stout that renders dessert obsolete.
Oily, inky and ominously dark, no head is required as this burnt barley elixir clings to the glass like fine brandy. Sensual coconut, chocolate and espresso roll onto the nose with the tinge of bourbon triggering something sinister within. Wonderfully burnt sweetness slathers the tongue with wholesome roasted marshmallow goodness and an exotic coconut brightness.
The ale slowly and deliberately seeps deep into the tastebuds, saturating each and every one with its decadent sweetness. Blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, bittersweet chocolate, walnut, caramel, vanilla and honey are all woven tightly with bold espresso flavor. Campfire bitterness brings on the coconut and gives the session an overwhelming sensation of mounds candy bars, but also pulls the caramel, coconut and nutty oakiness from the barrels and ushers in that undeniable bourbon warmth.
Lavishly full and chewy, the ale drinks like brownie batter. Rendered to a slow and savory sipping affair, the stout's lush marshmallowy texture and coconut and cream flavors are soothing and calming- ideally suited for balancing the simmering bourbon heat that calders below. A ridiculously long and savory aftertaste leaves me wondering why this beer isn't served with a spoon.
Nov 11, 2016
Eddiehop from Texas
4.73/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Poured into tulip, with next to no head. Super dark with a faint brown tint, but dark as night.
A good amount of coconut on the nose. Initial taste is heavy on the rum up front with the cocnut becoming more prevalent on the backend.
Mouthfeel is full and taste has a dessert sweetness and but this has flavor for days. I would expect this to fade and subdue with age in the bottle, but prairie knows how to do these types of stouts. Highly recommended.
Sep 25, 2016
4.73/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Poured into tulip, with next to no head. Super dark with a faint brown tint, but dark as night.
A good amount of coconut on the nose. Initial taste is heavy on the rum up front with the cocnut becoming more prevalent on the backend.
Mouthfeel is full and taste has a dessert sweetness and but this has flavor for days. I would expect this to fade and subdue with age in the bottle, but prairie knows how to do these types of stouts. Highly recommended.
Sep 25, 2016
MJSFS from Florida
4.76/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Nov 25, 2019
4.76/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Nov 25, 2019
Huhzubendah from District of Columbia
4.81/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Bottle pour at Churchkey in D.C.
Near black body with no head. Lovely aroma of chocolate, rum, perhaps fruity note, maybe raisins. The flavor is just insane. Silky smooth and shockingly delicious. Wow. I would relish the opportunity to have this again.
Dec 17, 2016
4.81/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Bottle pour at Churchkey in D.C.
Near black body with no head. Lovely aroma of chocolate, rum, perhaps fruity note, maybe raisins. The flavor is just insane. Silky smooth and shockingly delicious. Wow. I would relish the opportunity to have this again.
Dec 17, 2016
billab914 from Virginia
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 14, 2016
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 14, 2016
Zach_Attack from Massachusetts
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
10/2016 - Amazing coconut, light rum, graham cracker, marshmallow nose; a ton of vanilla, creamy, light coconut too on the palate; incredible mouthfeel, semi-sweet finish; creamy, coconut, vanilla, rum goodness.
Sep 26, 2018
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
10/2016 - Amazing coconut, light rum, graham cracker, marshmallow nose; a ton of vanilla, creamy, light coconut too on the palate; incredible mouthfeel, semi-sweet finish; creamy, coconut, vanilla, rum goodness.
Sep 26, 2018
jaydoc from Kansas
4.53/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Sep 30, 2016
4.53/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Sep 30, 2016
millelacsmark from Minnesota
4.24/5 rDev -7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Feb 24, 2017
4.24/5 rDev -7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Feb 24, 2017
RAlmeida77 from Massachusetts
4.9/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
12 oz bottle. Poured in Prairie stemmed glass. Looks great. Smells of rum and coconut...decadent. Taste is insanely good! Coconut, vanilla and rum. Amazing beer.
Aug 27, 2017
4.9/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
12 oz bottle. Poured in Prairie stemmed glass. Looks great. Smells of rum and coconut...decadent. Taste is insanely good! Coconut, vanilla and rum. Amazing beer.
Aug 27, 2017
inspektor from North Carolina
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 21, 2019
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 21, 2019
oline73 from Maryland
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 19, 2018
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 19, 2018
petermethot from New Jersey
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 06, 2017
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 06, 2017
BeerRay from Rhode Island
4.75/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Jul 15, 2018
4.75/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Jul 15, 2018
SkiBum22 from New York
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
May 23, 2017
4.74/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
May 23, 2017
kingjohnh from New Mexico
4.46/5 rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Mar 30, 2018
4.46/5 rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Mar 30, 2018
orangesol from Pennsylvania
4.43/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Jul 17, 2017
4.43/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Jul 17, 2017
mmcurran from North Carolina
4.54/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 25, 2018
4.54/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 25, 2018
Eyedoc27 from Illinois
4.67/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Dec 06, 2020
4.67/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Dec 06, 2020
aasher from Indiana
4.49/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Mar 12, 2018
4.49/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Mar 12, 2018
IrishColonial from Texas
4.58/5 rDev -0.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Feb 20, 2017
4.58/5 rDev -0.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Feb 20, 2017
GreenMind from Pennsylvania
4.27/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Jun 22, 2020
4.27/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Jun 22, 2020
JMFP from Delaware
4.96/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Dec 20, 2020
4.96/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Dec 20, 2020
Eternal218 from California
4.68/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Jun 20, 2017
4.68/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Jun 20, 2017
Pirate Paradise from Prairie Artisan Ales
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330 ratings
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