Jess Y James
Aftershock Brewing Co.

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From:
Aftershock Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.9%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 15.6%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
27
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 23, 2016
Added:
Apr 24, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  7
WANTED:
A colossal stout with strong roasted notes and hints of baker's cocoa. Such a beer has been found. By you. Congratulations on picking a very viscous libation to please your taste buds.

THE REWARD:
A rich lingering finish on your palate that you won't soon forget.
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Rated: 4.25 by zachlyon from California

Nov 23, 2016
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Reviewed by DrinkThemAll from California

3.52/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
2016 on tap at the brewery.

Very roasty, but watery at the same time. Falls short on a lot of flavors. Probably wouldn't revisit this brew. Lacking a lot.
Aug 31, 2016
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Reviewed by johlac66 from California

3.94/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Opaque with a two finger khaki head that left dots and streaks of lacing.
Some roasty choco on the nose. Not a lot, but it's there. More on the palate with a hint of molasses and dried cherries.
Low carbonation. Almost creamy mouthfeel. Dry, slightly bitter cocoa finish.
The label is different and no wax dip, so maybe they worked on the recipe? That's a good thing.
Aug 22, 2016
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.68/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Type: 12-oz. draft
Glass: Clear tall slender shaker pint glass
From: Brody’s Burgers & Beer in Jamul, Calif.
Price: $6.50
Purchased: June 4, 2016
Consumed: June 4, 2016
Misc.: N/A

Specifically went to this place for the first time to try this beer. After all, I’m a fan of Jesse James (the cowboy, not that car guy) and I’ve always wanted to try Aftershock beer. Have some high hopes on this one.

Poured an almost black color with 1-to-2 fingers of khaki, tan, frothy head when I got it. No bubbles coming up from the bottom. World-class, foamy, spiderweb lacing. Very good retention. (Sight - 4.25)

Initially was not getting anything on the nose. Like nothing. Worked at it and got roasted chocolate, smooth dry cocoa, dark toast, bitter dark chocolate, crayon and some booziness late. (Smell - 3.75)

More flavors on the tongue than in the nose, getting thick dark chocolate, molasses, wet cocoa nibs, black coffee powder, burnt toast, roasty notes and toasted chocolate. (Taste - 3.50)

Full body. Thick texture. Average carbonation. Long, toasty, bitter finish. (Feel - 3.75)

This was decent, but not something I’d have again. A bit disappointed overall. (Overall - 3.75)

3.68 | 83 | B
Jun 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Furlinator from California

3.59/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours opaque black with a half-inch tan head that remains as a ring on top and leaves strings of lace. Lots of cocoa aroma and flavor with a distinct bitter hop finish.
May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by soco89ziegler from California

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by Jcarter1221 from Oklahoma

Feb 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by dbarny76 from Oklahoma

Feb 06, 2016
 
Rated: 2.99 by CheapBeerBuzz from California

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 2.97 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

May 31, 2015
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Reviewed by rather from California

2.94/5  rDev -18.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
22oz bottle with heavy wax coating

slight roast, acidic fruit nose with sour dark cherry taste not bad but this isn't an "imperial American stout"

maybe QC a bit more and forget the wax. I'll give it another chance in the future preferably on tap.
May 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by Randy92592 from California

May 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Feb 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by GeorgiaBeerGuy from Georgia

Jan 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by GRG1313 from California

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by Drink_LocalSD from California

Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.6 by jcallover34 from California

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by James_Cody from California

Aug 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by IRISHFAN951 from California

Jul 24, 2014
Jess Y James from Aftershock Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 27 ratings