Lord Wangdoodle (2023) - Churro Chupacabra
The Veil Brewing Co. - Production Brewery
- From:
- The Veil Brewing Co. - Production Brewery
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- Sweet / Milk Stout
- ABV:
- 11.5%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.49 | pDev: 0.22%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 09, 2024
- Added:
- Apr 14, 2024
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Imperial Milk Stout Aged in Maple, Heaven Hill, Utopias, and Apple Brandy Barrels for 33 Months Conditioned with Fried Churros, Vietnamese Cinnamon and Vanilla from Peru and Madagascar.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
4.48/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.48/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours thick and slow. A little head production initially, but quickly fades to a completely still surface.
The nose reveals plenty of the barrel pedigree, including both Utopias and Apple Brandy. Beneath that, and taking into account the cinnamon (which is strong but not overpowering), the notes from maple, bourbon, and vanilla are somewhat lost in the mix - not unpleasantly so. The way it all comes together is wonderful. It is, however, a touch harshly/neutrally boozy, not unlike a more neutral grain whiskey or vodka.
Surprisingly, the barrels are quite restrained on the palate. There's just an absolute ton going on, and it all mixes together, but nothing immediately stands in the forefront. This beer is remarkably easy to sip and chew; there's no burn, although it's not hiding that it's a big beer, either.
The first tasting note to really come through and distinguish itself is chocolate, appearing roughly mid-sip. Once established, that chocolate note never really fades, lasting well into the aftertaste.
Next, notes of churro, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple brandy barrels emerge roughly at the same time.
Additional tasting notes include molasses, caramel, red grape, cream, and espresso. Noticeable barrel notes on the back end of the aftertaste, carrying notes of oak and a neutrally effervescent alcohol bite.
Absolutely delectable and decadent imperial milk stout. Fan-freaking-tastic.
Apr 14, 2024The nose reveals plenty of the barrel pedigree, including both Utopias and Apple Brandy. Beneath that, and taking into account the cinnamon (which is strong but not overpowering), the notes from maple, bourbon, and vanilla are somewhat lost in the mix - not unpleasantly so. The way it all comes together is wonderful. It is, however, a touch harshly/neutrally boozy, not unlike a more neutral grain whiskey or vodka.
Surprisingly, the barrels are quite restrained on the palate. There's just an absolute ton going on, and it all mixes together, but nothing immediately stands in the forefront. This beer is remarkably easy to sip and chew; there's no burn, although it's not hiding that it's a big beer, either.
The first tasting note to really come through and distinguish itself is chocolate, appearing roughly mid-sip. Once established, that chocolate note never really fades, lasting well into the aftertaste.
Next, notes of churro, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple brandy barrels emerge roughly at the same time.
Additional tasting notes include molasses, caramel, red grape, cream, and espresso. Noticeable barrel notes on the back end of the aftertaste, carrying notes of oak and a neutrally effervescent alcohol bite.
Absolutely delectable and decadent imperial milk stout. Fan-freaking-tastic.
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