Barrel Aged Vlad The Impaler Russian Imperial Stout
Hailstorm Brewing Co.
- From:
- Hailstorm Brewing Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.99 | pDev: 11.03%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 10, 2017
- Added:
- Nov 15, 2014
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
Oak barrel aged in bourbon, rye, and oat whiskey barrels.
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Reviewed by Kurmaraja from California
4.06/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I think this was bourbon barrel only. Dark chocolate covered coffee beans. No sweetness which I dig. Hides the 12% abv well. Body a bit light and finish is short.
Apr 11, 2015
Rated by Hesscabob from Illinois
4.74/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.74/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Fantastic brew. Vanilla was heavy on the nose and a slight detection of the barrel.
Feb 20, 2015
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