Fox in the Barrel
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
- From:
- Seventh Son Brewing Co.
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 12.2%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 4.33%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 24, 2026
- Added:
- Apr 22, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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This special brew is a decadent remix of our beloved Fox in the Stout Salted Chocolate Imperial Stout, aged 12 months to perfection in Nocino barrels from our friends at Watershed Distillery. The result? A rich, bold beer with warm, nutty undertones that’s perfect for savoring during these winter months.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Otter-the-Beer-Man from Maryland
4.14/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.14/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Yikes 12.2% sounds like a beast.
Jet black. Brown head dissolves with the pour. Bubbles continue to break the surface with a bit of short-lived lacing around the rim of the glass. Smells like a dark rum with vanilla and chocolate tones.
Drinks thick and sticky on the tongue. Alcohol taste is prevalent with a very subtle bight. Some brightness at the end of each sip to lighten up the overall effect. Chocolate and cocoa grows as the beer warms a bit more.
Very good beer. And reminds me why I don’t step into imperial beers lightly.
Apr 24, 2026Jet black. Brown head dissolves with the pour. Bubbles continue to break the surface with a bit of short-lived lacing around the rim of the glass. Smells like a dark rum with vanilla and chocolate tones.
Drinks thick and sticky on the tongue. Alcohol taste is prevalent with a very subtle bight. Some brightness at the end of each sip to lighten up the overall effect. Chocolate and cocoa grows as the beer warms a bit more.
Very good beer. And reminds me why I don’t step into imperial beers lightly.
Reviewed by muchloveforhops3 from Montana
4.47/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12oz can graciously sent my way by @jzeilinger
Poured into a Council Belgian-style tulip
P black w/ a tiny layer of tan foam on top; no lacing
N med-bold nose; sweet, rich combo of fudgy chocolate and liqueur; inviting
T follows w/ rich satisfying fudge, sweet and nutty nocino, and light roast; barrel comes through in the finish; outstanding
Mf med-full bodied; a bit slick, w/ a sticky finish; soft-med carb; suits the profile well
O just excellent all the way around; hits all the right notes; thanks so much, J!
Review date: 09.06.25
Can date: not captured
Sep 07, 2025Poured into a Council Belgian-style tulip
P black w/ a tiny layer of tan foam on top; no lacing
N med-bold nose; sweet, rich combo of fudgy chocolate and liqueur; inviting
T follows w/ rich satisfying fudge, sweet and nutty nocino, and light roast; barrel comes through in the finish; outstanding
Mf med-full bodied; a bit slick, w/ a sticky finish; soft-med carb; suits the profile well
O just excellent all the way around; hits all the right notes; thanks so much, J!
Review date: 09.06.25
Can date: not captured
Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Canned on: 1-24-25
A - Black pour with a dense, creamy, toffee colored lacing ring.
S - Dark fruit, slightly nutty, and a Bourbon / liquor presence.
T - Dark fruit along with nutty liquor, Bourbon, and ends on the sweeter, boozier side.
M - Thick, light syrupy, silky, leaves a light sugary residue on the lips and warming in the back of the throat.
O - This is a slow sipper, best poured in a snifter, and drinks more like a sweet liquor.
Apr 22, 2025A - Black pour with a dense, creamy, toffee colored lacing ring.
S - Dark fruit, slightly nutty, and a Bourbon / liquor presence.
T - Dark fruit along with nutty liquor, Bourbon, and ends on the sweeter, boozier side.
M - Thick, light syrupy, silky, leaves a light sugary residue on the lips and warming in the back of the throat.
O - This is a slow sipper, best poured in a snifter, and drinks more like a sweet liquor.
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