27th Anniversary Bourbon Barrel-Aged Double Chocolate Imperial Stout
Karl Strauss Brewing Company

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From:
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial Pastry Stout
ABV:
13%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 8.59%
Ratings:
15 | reviews: 3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 08, 2017
Added:
Jan 26, 2016
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 4.38 by UCLABrewN84 from California

Jul 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.65 by mdecross from Pennsylvania

Jan 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by ItsYourBoyBlue from Washington

May 08, 2016
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Reviewed by Furlinator from California

4.4/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Slater's 50/50 Rancho Cucamonga on 04/27/16.

Great interaction between chocolate, vanilla, oak, toffee, tobacco, caramel and bourbon aromas and flavors . A dangerously smooth 13%.
Apr 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by kborning from California

Apr 24, 2016
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California

4.21/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Had on-tap March 4th at Alley Katz in Citrus Heights, CA

Appearance - Served up in a snifter, the brew is black with cola brown edging and a thin, cocoa-colored head sits atop. Lacing consists of a few streaks and spotting.

Smell - Certainly lives up to the name. Fudgy chocolate, lesser roast, vanilla and boozy bourbon notes.

Taste - Follows the nose. Big notes of dark and milk chocolate met by lesser bourbon character; vanilla, oak and a sweet boozy bite. Hints of caramel. Light roast creeps into the finish.

Mouthfeel - Medium to full in body with low to moderate carbonation. Slick texture before a drying, boozy finish.

Overall - Pretty tasty BA Impy Stout here from the guys at Strauss. This is a can't miss for anyone who loves the style.
Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by jpatag66 from California

Apr 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Mar 26, 2016
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Reviewed by arlo19 from Kentucky

4.8/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Had at their La Jolla location, March 2016. Aroma is bourbon and vanilla. Taste is creamy, dark chocolate and raisins. Texture is syrupy yet smooth. Dry roasted malt aftertaste. Delicious beer that rivals BCBS.
Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.27 by anon from California

Mar 01, 2016
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Rated by retry4z from California

3.25/5  rDev -22.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
There is plenty of bourbon and a blend of flavors from licorice, caramel, and oysters.
Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by Dominic_Decoco from New Jersey

Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by HochFliegen from Oregon

Feb 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.47 by Holopirek from California

Feb 06, 2016