Pitch And Roll
Outer Light Brewing Company

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From:
Outer Light Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #346
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
89
Ranked #16,449
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 8.96%
Ratings:
14 | reviews: 4
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 13, 2023
Added:
Dec 16, 2016
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Gots:
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Russian Imperial Stout with coffee and chocolate.
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Rated: 3.5 by BigIronH from Michigan

Apr 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by Sellen from Connecticut

Feb 12, 2021
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Reviewed by tradershmulie from Connecticut

4.06/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Usually not a fan of beers with "stuff" even coffe and/or chocolate. But this one is very good.

Deep nice color
Delicious smell, hints of the flavorings
Taste is very smooth and nice. Definitely more coffee comes through than cacao

Nice!
Jul 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.86 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Mar 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4.37 by MMJ1085 from Connecticut

Jun 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.44 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.82 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Apr 30, 2019
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.16/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This one pours a fairly dark black color, with a small head, and not much lacing.

This one smells like boozy bourbon, acidic coffee, vanilla, and chocolate.

This one unfortunately doesn't work super well for me. It feels inartfully made, with big barrel, but not much coffee, other than a roasty acidity. It's harsh, and thinly flavored - I don't get the higher ratings here, honestly.

This is lighter bodied, and pretty thin. It's not incredibly drinkable.

This needs some major retooling. It's not horrible, but it's not something I really want again.
Mar 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by swierczt from Connecticut

Apr 02, 2018
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Rated by von_kaiser from Connecticut

4.13/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
roasty AF
Nov 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.31 by agreenman19 from Connecticut

Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.48 by N1Nkasi from Connecticut

May 03, 2017
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Reviewed by PicoPapa from Connecticut

4.16/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
On tap at 2 Bros. Pours a pitch black color with no head. The aroma is tons of coffee with some chocolate, espresso and roasted malts. Not getting much of the barrel. The taste is dark chocolate and coffee. Almost tastes like chocolate covered espresso beans. The Bourbon comes out towards the end but it's not overpowering, more in the background. The coffee, espresso, and dark chocolate are the main focus here. Woody finish. Lightly carbonated with a lighter than expected mouthfeel. Overall, a damn good BA beer that has more coffee flavor than Bourbon.
Apr 12, 2017
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut

4.27/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Good looking brew: pitch black with a very small head (not unsurprising for the style).

The nose and palate are pretty similar: tons and tons of chocolate, some coffee, and a lovely, balanced bourbon influence. Pleasantly warming on the back-end.

This may be a brief review, but make no mistake: this is a dynamite beer! In terms of flavor, it reminded me very much of BCBCS, and while it's not quite on that level, it's more than just an also-ran. The 9.5% ABV format is very surprising, given how much flavor they pack into this brew. Outstanding!
Mar 30, 2017