Bourbon Barrel Aged Personal Chain Letter
Pollyanna Brewing Company

Bourbon Barrel Aged Personal Chain LetterBourbon Barrel Aged Personal Chain Letter
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From:
Pollyanna Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #209
ABV:
10.1%
Score:
91
Ranked #6,330
Avg:
4.18 | pDev: 7.66%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
23
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 03, 2023
Added:
Jan 29, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by sahd-1:
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Rated by sahd-1 from Illinois

4.19/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Apr 04, 2016
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Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

4.29/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Dark brown pour, tan head didn't last but did leave some spotty lacing and an oily film.
Lotsa booze upfront, some vanilla, choclate and coffee. Taste is similar, nothing overpowering. Smooth, well balanced.
Dec 03, 2023
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Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this beer: easily my favorite from Pollyanna. Maybe that's why, I drink them before thinking.
This year's release is "Aged in Whiskey Acres Pollyanna Select Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Barrels".

"Canned on Optimism 9/07/22" and poured into a snifter.

Dark brown body includes ruby highlights when backlit and briefly floats a 1/4" cap of cocoa powder colored foam with sans lacing.

Aromas of rye whiskey over bitter roast coffee bean, with wet oak following.

Flavors begin with roast coffee bean flowing into the barrel notes of oak, vanilla, molasses. An even booze warmth throughout the sip.

Mouthfeel is full, oily, just short of creamy, and finishes clean.

Overall it is very good, but more coffee than I prefer. I'm sure it will be very popular.
Sep 11, 2022
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Reviewed by Onerandombeer from Illinois

4.19/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Gotta say, this is really good. No head really, thin-ish mouthfeel. Nice coffee stout smell. Hints of vanilla, coffee, and barrel. Really well balanced overall, nothing overpowers the flavors here. Maybe I’ve been drinking too much BCBS, but I wish this was a little thicker. Overall though, this is very pleasant and quite tasty. Would buy again for sure.
Dec 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Oct 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by krome from Illinois

Oct 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4.14 by REVZEB from Illinois

Dec 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.76 by ruzzal from Texas

Oct 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.12 by imperialking from Illinois

Jul 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by stortore from Illinois

Oct 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by Kevinpitts from Illinois

Sep 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

Aug 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.96 by kodt from Illinois

Apr 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by thinwhiteduke from Illinois

Apr 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.64 by twelveone from Illinois

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by Zuidman from Illinois

Mar 12, 2016
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Reviewed by Gambyt20 from Illinois

4.49/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
In an impressive line up of other stout, porters, and BA version of each. This was a big left field surprise. Great nose, full body, rich and great Bourbon BA stout. Very smooth and not over the top bourbon.
Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by tim007007 from Illinois

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by Chris-1911 from Illinois

Feb 28, 2016
Bourbon Barrel Aged Personal Chain Letter from Pollyanna Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 23 ratings