Heraclitus
Eleven Eleven Brewing Company
- From:
- Eleven Eleven Brewing Company
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 11.7%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 4.21%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 23, 2026
- Added:
- Apr 10, 2026
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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With character as complex as its grain bill, Heraclitus is bold, bright, and a bit boozy — yet far smoother than you might expect. Fermented with wildflower honey and aged on oak soaked in Devil’s Due 4-Year Straight Bourbon, it opens with hints of vanilla before giving way to subtle Maduro tobacco on the finish.
Named for the philosopher who believed everything is in constant change, this stout is meant to evolve over time. As the weeks pass, the flavors soften, deepen, and reveal new layers. Try it now, then come back in a few weeks — the experience will not be quite the same.
Named for the philosopher who believed everything is in constant change, this stout is meant to evolve over time. As the weeks pass, the flavors soften, deepen, and reveal new layers. Try it now, then come back in a few weeks — the experience will not be quite the same.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia
3.61/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.61/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Sample at brewery:
I initially found this beer a nice mix of base style and barrel aging. As I got back to it, it was a tad thin and woody-tannic. I think it is close to being quite good. But it fits into a barrel-aged porter that needs just a bit more body.
I hesitate to say that, as I am fond of stouts/porters that have a lighter feel. But the true roasted malt notes that can make up for feel on my palate are a tad light here. I feel a minor adjustment to increase the roast level would produce an outweighed rating boost from me.
May 23, 2026I initially found this beer a nice mix of base style and barrel aging. As I got back to it, it was a tad thin and woody-tannic. I think it is close to being quite good. But it fits into a barrel-aged porter that needs just a bit more body.
I hesitate to say that, as I am fond of stouts/porters that have a lighter feel. But the true roasted malt notes that can make up for feel on my palate are a tad light here. I feel a minor adjustment to increase the roast level would produce an outweighed rating boost from me.
Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland
3.8/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap at the brewery. This is a bad, big American imperial stout. Huge amount of dark roasted malt, bitter coffee, dark chocolate, and bitter C-hops. Hot, boozy mouthfeel. Overall it's rough around the edges and definitely the type of beer you have to be in the mood for, or you aren't likely to enjoy it.
Apr 14, 2026
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