Boathouse Reserve Barrel Aged Variation Imperial Stout (2022)
Crystal Lake Brewing

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From:
Crystal Lake Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.3%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.3 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 27, 2023
Added:
Jan 04, 2023
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For something truly extraordinary, we blended this year's exceptional rye and bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stouts, then added freshly mixed berries, cocoa nibs and Madagascar vanilla beans. Smooth and rich with dark chocolate and ripe berry notes throughout, this beer brings layers of toasted oak, bourbon and rye whiskies, and well-rounded creamy vanilla and smoky coffee characteristics to create an intense taste experience.
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.3/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Jet black body, finger of brown foam. Smells of huge dark chocolate, faintly roasted malt, berries, raisin, vanilla, pleasant barrel with rye accents to the oak. Taste is focused on berries, raisin, rye, dark oak, molasses stars, with vanillins, medium roast coffee, and brown sugar in the background. Feel so smooth, warm verging on hot, barrel felt more than tasted, malty. This barrel program is so under the radar, wake up people!
Jan 27, 2023