Here Be Monsters - Vanilla
Cerebral Brewing
- From:
- Cerebral Brewing
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Imperial Pastry Stout
Ranked #281 - ABV:
- 13.1%
- Score:
- 95
Ranked #1,907 - Avg:
- 4.42 | pDev: 5.88%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 11, 2024
- Added:
- May 19, 2017
- Wants:
- 15
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
95
World-Class
95
World-Class
Three different types of whole bean vanilla harmonize into a unique banquet of flavors: Madagascar Planifolia, Tahitian and Ugandan. The serpent slumbered 22 months in 7-Year Weller Wheated Bourbon barrels and as a result, the behemoth before you boasts notes of vanilla custard, Cadbury Eggs, tiramisu and dark chocolate Raisinets as it fades beneath the waves. Be warned. Be wary. HC SVNT MONSTRA
This beer is lactose-free
This beer is lactose-free
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey
4.45/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.45/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
**
12/07/24
Sample on tap from Other Half Stout Season Festival.
Here Be Monsters with Coconut & Vanilla Stout - Imperial / Double
Vanilla !
Cocoa, brown sugar, rum, bourbon
hot and sweet
**
Dec 11, 202412/07/24
Sample on tap from Other Half Stout Season Festival.
Here Be Monsters with Coconut & Vanilla Stout - Imperial / Double
Vanilla !
Cocoa, brown sugar, rum, bourbon
hot and sweet
**
Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York
4.44/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This one pours a very dark black color, with a small head, and not much lacing.
This smells like oak, French vanilla ice cream, cake frosting, chocolate fudge, dark fruit, and caramel.
This is a vanilla bomb, but done quite well. It's sweet, but the barrel pulls back the sweetness just enough for me, with oak spice and a hint of bourbon booze.
This is medium bodied, and pretty cream, with a great drinkability and very little booze.
This is probably the best of the small handful of Cerebral stouts that I've had. I love the vanilla character on this one.
Feb 23, 2021This smells like oak, French vanilla ice cream, cake frosting, chocolate fudge, dark fruit, and caramel.
This is a vanilla bomb, but done quite well. It's sweet, but the barrel pulls back the sweetness just enough for me, with oak spice and a hint of bourbon booze.
This is medium bodied, and pretty cream, with a great drinkability and very little booze.
This is probably the best of the small handful of Cerebral stouts that I've had. I love the vanilla character on this one.
Rated by Chrisc9198 from Michigan
5/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Sweet for sure, but beautifully balanced despite the ‘vanilla bomb’ factor. Easily my favorite beer from fobab.
Nov 26, 2017
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.69/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.69/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Had on tap. Pitch black viscous body, no head. Smell and taste are clones: vanilla bomb alert! However unlike others this has great underlying and complimentary bourbon, fudge, marshmallow, earthy coffee, and wood. So rich and full flavored. Feel is not super heavy but is plenty thick and viscous, with great contrasting vanilla coolness and booze warmth.
Nov 11, 2017
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