Phister de Noël
Flying Couch Brewing

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From:
Flying Couch Brewing
 
Denmark
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 1.07%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 19, 2026
Added:
Jan 10, 2024
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Christmas imperial stout
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Reviewed by DraftMonger from Denmark

3.69/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Copenhagen 24/12 2015. 50 cl bottle from Gunnar Madsen Vinhandel, Østerbrogade, Kbh. Ø. Drawing of a cute longhaired dog on the label.

Pours opaque black with a big beige head. Settles as a solid layer of beige foam covering the surface of the beer. Substantial lacing.

Aroma is coffee, caramel sweetness, booziness and something nice and roasted.

Soft carbonation and thick oily palate. Viscous, flat texture. Like bunker oil.

Flavor is a bit on the bitter side. Slightly subdued caramel sweetness, coffee bitterness, roastiness and a tang of alcohol.

Warming in the cold months of winter - but not especially Christmas inspired. And I can understand that "Phister" is the dog. Mystery solved.
Apr 19, 2026
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.77/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
June 2018: Shared 500 ml bottle, Black colour, beige head. Roast malts and mild coffee in the aroma, hints of chocolate. Roasty flavour, distinct coffee, hints of unsweetened liquorice and dark bitter chocolate. Some hop bitterness.
Jan 10, 2024