Barrel Aged Cuppa - Neat Elijah Craig 18
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
- From:
- Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 13%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 15.46%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 03, 2024
- Added:
- May 10, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Blended from Cuppa aged in Elijah Craig 18 barrels for 15 months. A formidable stout brewed to showcase the expression of the barrels used in the aging process. For this release, no adjuncts were used: this Cuppa is served “neat”.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
2.85/5 rDev -31.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.85/5 rDev -31.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I had this on draft 5/29/24 @ the Hopleaf.
Black appearance.
Almost no dark tan head; no lacing remained.
Bubblegum, wood & strong bourbon heat notes in the nose.
An odd smell for a barrel aged stout.
Thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Bubblegum, band aid, wood, bourbon & a hint of chocolate on the palate.
I like this series in general, but this was an off-putting mess.
Jun 03, 2024Black appearance.
Almost no dark tan head; no lacing remained.
Bubblegum, wood & strong bourbon heat notes in the nose.
An odd smell for a barrel aged stout.
Thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Bubblegum, band aid, wood, bourbon & a hint of chocolate on the palate.
I like this series in general, but this was an off-putting mess.
Reviewed by NCSapiens from Indiana
4.39/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.39/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is a really good barrel aged stout without adjuncts. It looks nearly black and viscous, with no head. Smooth whiskey barrel taste with a rich chocolate, oak and vanilla notes, bourbon, some alcohol warming, a bit of roasted malt and char. Rich feel and smooth. Great craftsmanship.
Aug 31, 2023
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