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Venganza! De La Panela ("Revenge Of The Brown Sugar")
51st Ward Beer Company
- From:
- 51st Ward Beer Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 11.1%
- Score:
- 91
- Avg:
- 4.08 | pDev: 9.31%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jun 20, 2020
- Added:
- Nov 24, 2014
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 18
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Ratings by BlackBeerPirate:
Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
4.04/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A- Black in color, opaque, tan head, some lace
S - mild caramel malty almost woody nose
T - smooth, semi sweet, malty, big alcohol bite
M - warming and a bit boozy but tasty finish with some brown sugar notes
O - Kinda easy to drink for an Imperial stout with a molasses malty body
Jun 16, 2015S - mild caramel malty almost woody nose
T - smooth, semi sweet, malty, big alcohol bite
M - warming and a bit boozy but tasty finish with some brown sugar notes
O - Kinda easy to drink for an Imperial stout with a molasses malty body
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pretty sure this one was thrown in from Milan a few years ago.
Pours a black color out of some janky waxed bottle, 1/2" brown head. Aroma hit a good balance of that roasted malt and brown sugar. Not sure what the "revenge" part here is, doesn't seem heavy handed or punishing.
Taste was interesting, it isn't in pastry stout category, and it really isn't even that sweet, despite the revenge of brown sugar claims. I can tell it is nice with the mouth feel, at 11% I'm not finding it to be too hot. There is a bitterness to it, but at this strength and heft, I'm sure you gotta do what you gotta do.
There are some dark fruit notes that contribute to the real and perceived bitterness. By the time it was all gone (which was almost an hour) I was thankful to be done, but still intrigued by the beer. Gets some originality points, I can't really think of any imperial stout I've had where the only adjunct is brown sugar. So its good for getting a feel for brown sugar in a beer that isn't from Lagunitas. Great Stones song too.
Jun 20, 2020Pours a black color out of some janky waxed bottle, 1/2" brown head. Aroma hit a good balance of that roasted malt and brown sugar. Not sure what the "revenge" part here is, doesn't seem heavy handed or punishing.
Taste was interesting, it isn't in pastry stout category, and it really isn't even that sweet, despite the revenge of brown sugar claims. I can tell it is nice with the mouth feel, at 11% I'm not finding it to be too hot. There is a bitterness to it, but at this strength and heft, I'm sure you gotta do what you gotta do.
There are some dark fruit notes that contribute to the real and perceived bitterness. By the time it was all gone (which was almost an hour) I was thankful to be done, but still intrigued by the beer. Gets some originality points, I can't really think of any imperial stout I've had where the only adjunct is brown sugar. So its good for getting a feel for brown sugar in a beer that isn't from Lagunitas. Great Stones song too.
Reviewed by PatrickCT from Connecticut
4.03/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Thanks Joe. This was a surprise sleeper.
Black body. Nice one finger head from this two year old bottle.
Aroma of roasted malts, espresso, unsweetened chocolate and molasses.
Brewed with piloncillo but clearly not with a heavy hand. The malts are still the show here and boy are they toasted and roasted. Wonderful flavors of deep roasted malts, coffee, molasses, oak and, yes, a brown sugar sweetness.
Heavy body. Medium carbonation. Smooth mouth feel initially, giving way to a dry, bitter finish.
Jan 12, 2019Black body. Nice one finger head from this two year old bottle.
Aroma of roasted malts, espresso, unsweetened chocolate and molasses.
Brewed with piloncillo but clearly not with a heavy hand. The malts are still the show here and boy are they toasted and roasted. Wonderful flavors of deep roasted malts, coffee, molasses, oak and, yes, a brown sugar sweetness.
Heavy body. Medium carbonation. Smooth mouth feel initially, giving way to a dry, bitter finish.
Reviewed by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
4.07/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Tasted in a Rastal Teku from a 12 fl oz bottle on July 2, 2018. Tropical Style Sweet Imperial Stout Brewed with Piloncillo Sugar. Let this age for up to 3 years.
Jul 09, 2018Reviewed by Lingenbrau from Oregon
4.45/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.45/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This beer pours the deepest pitch black one can pour. Its hypnotic and abyss like appearance is topped by only by a thin, single, perfect, light tan ring just around the perimeter of the glass.
When first transferred, aromas of black coffee, molasses, and salty olives took lead. As it warmed, toasted bread and brown sugar willingly took their places, but no one left the scene.
Black strap and syrupy molasses compliment some caramelized sugar, roasted coffee, and an oak like flavor. There is no mention of this being oak aged, so perhaps a very earthy variety of hops create this sensation. Some booze comes through as expected, but not in the least is it unpleasant.
This beer shines right hear. Slick, rich, and oily while maintaining a light carbonation, and a lingering bitterness cutting down on the initial sweetness.
Outstanding. One thing I hate in big stouts is when they're accompanied by a thin feel. This one is thick and creamy, and everything I like in a stout. Roasty, sweet, bitter, boozy, and balanced. A true sipper and a real treat. Cheers and thanks Joe!
Nov 03, 2017When first transferred, aromas of black coffee, molasses, and salty olives took lead. As it warmed, toasted bread and brown sugar willingly took their places, but no one left the scene.
Black strap and syrupy molasses compliment some caramelized sugar, roasted coffee, and an oak like flavor. There is no mention of this being oak aged, so perhaps a very earthy variety of hops create this sensation. Some booze comes through as expected, but not in the least is it unpleasant.
This beer shines right hear. Slick, rich, and oily while maintaining a light carbonation, and a lingering bitterness cutting down on the initial sweetness.
Outstanding. One thing I hate in big stouts is when they're accompanied by a thin feel. This one is thick and creamy, and everything I like in a stout. Roasty, sweet, bitter, boozy, and balanced. A true sipper and a real treat. Cheers and thanks Joe!
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.55/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.55/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Unknown vintage; drank 3/9/15 @ the Yarchives.
Poured from a bottle into a glass.
Black/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big dark khaki head; a curtain of tree-rung lace.
Cream, raspberry & brown sugar notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Raspberry, cream, milk chocolate & brown sugar flavors up front; fresh earth notes on the finish. A root beer sweetness settled on my lips over the course of the session. A unique & winning mix of flavors; this was my 1st 51st Ward brew & I'm impressed.
Oct 19, 2016Poured from a bottle into a glass.
Black/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big dark khaki head; a curtain of tree-rung lace.
Cream, raspberry & brown sugar notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Raspberry, cream, milk chocolate & brown sugar flavors up front; fresh earth notes on the finish. A root beer sweetness settled on my lips over the course of the session. A unique & winning mix of flavors; this was my 1st 51st Ward brew & I'm impressed.
Venganza! De La Panela ("Revenge Of The Brown Sugar") from 51st Ward Beer Company
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
67 ratings
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