Barrel Aged Rye Imperial Stout
BuckleDown Brewing

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From:
BuckleDown Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
13%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 0.24%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 29, 2024
Added:
Apr 18, 2024
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The final release of our 10th Anniversary Barrel Aged series is a boozy, thick stout. A chocolate cherry cordial aroma kicks off the experience. Big chocolate and vanilla notes will be found in the first sip followed by bourbon and some dark fruit. The rye adds a ton of body and a touch of spiciness in the taste.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by stortore:
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Reviewed by stortore from Illinois

4.21/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 ounce can into a snifter. Canned 11/13/23, had 4/14/24.

Pours a mostly opaque dark brown, with a short head and light foamy cling. Aromas of rye, vanilla, oak, chocolate, bourbon, roasted malt. The flavors are much alike: bourbon, rye, oak, roasted malt, chocolate, some vanilla, a little caramel. Has a spicy taste. Smooth, a very good full body, well carbonated.

The rye is the star here, and the barrels are really good too. Me, I get lots of oak, as well. Has a solid, flavorful base. Best fully warmed. Very enjoyable.
May 15, 2024
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Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can dated 11/13/23 poured into a snifter shows a lightless, dark brown body, cola colored only at the very edge and barely floats a thin cap of cocoa powder colored tight bubbles that disappear leaving nothing but a skating rink.

Aromas of chocolate, vanilla, stone fruit, and roasted malts are enveloped in rye, oak, and caramel and flow cleanly into the taste. Bitter roast chocolate with a rye sidecar.

Near creamy, full mouthfeel compliments the sweetness yet the rye tempers it.

Overall the rye barrels add to and compliment the base stout.
Jun 29, 2024