VII
Brew Gentlemen

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Brew Gentlemen
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
9%
Score:
+6 ratings needed
Avg:
4.44 | pDev: 1.8%
Ratings:
4 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 23, 2024
Added:
May 29, 2021
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
For our seventh anniversary release, VII, we’ve chosen to blend a selection of our favorite barrels, resulting in a final product that’s roughly 75% stout (aged for two years in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels) and 25% barleywine (aged for six months in Sazerac rye barrels). On top of that, we’ve added two whole pounds of Madagascar vanilla beans per barrel for some additional depth. VII has layers of rich chocolate, caramel, and fig flavors with a smooth, lightly roasted finish and a touch of vanilla. It’s best enjoyed at cellaring temperature, in celebration of a similarly momentous occasion.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by SadMachine:
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Rated by SadMachine from New Jersey

4.45/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Oct 17, 2021
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Rated: 4.35 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Jul 23, 2024
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

4.57/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Glossy black with a short, fuzzy tan head settling unevenly to a thick bubbly collar.

Smooth and velvety, the chocolatey body expresses a very impressive level of rye woody flavor with a pleasant spicy heat, finishing very dry, exhaling vanilla. I at times get barleywine vibes as it warms, with a little nougat and Rolos, but I just can't get over that rye. It's delectable!
Jun 10, 2021
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.38/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
First off, surprised by no head on this. Smell was slightly sweet, coconut, and chocolate. Rye "burn" is present. The mouth feel is gentle, soft, and velvety on the tongue. The flavor is full on: mellow chocolate, coconut, and bourbon with slight molasses. Really enjoyed this special offering at Marino's, 5/29/21 with my sweetie. Hold on to your hat!
May 29, 2021