San Saba
Aslin Beer Company
- From:
- Aslin Beer Company
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 15%
- Score:
- 93
- Avg:
- 4.34 | pDev: 9.91%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 7
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jun 25, 2021
- Added:
- May 26, 2018
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
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Ratings by Alieniloquium:
Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida
2.88/5 rDev -33.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.88/5 rDev -33.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
16 oz. Black body with a bit of edge transparency. Smells of chocolate malt and cinnamon. Tastes intense. Cinnamon, chocolate, boozy. Very sweet. Heavy. This beer asks the question that has already been answered. Is more better? Still no.
Jun 25, 2019More User Ratings:
Rated by OompaMentor from Georgia
3.75/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle share NEWBIES - May 2019
Jun 25, 2021
Reviewed by JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey
4.43/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.43/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Traded for this a while ago although I'm not sure when and since there's no date on the bottom of the can, Ii'm not sure how old this is. I've had a bunch of Aslin's brews on the line share at Other Half but this was the first beer from them that I've been able to review on here and this one was certainly a beast in so many ways! Loved how easy it was to drink given it's heft and while this wasn't the best Stout that I've had, it was one of the most accessible and well-rounded as nothing was weak about this; from the get-go to the last drop...
Nice pour to this as the dark brown hue let in just a minuscule amount of light around the edge, with a fluffy, mocha head topping the liquid off. Lots of cinnamon, molasses, sarsaparilla, maple syrup, brown sugar, and booze in the moderately strong and pleasing nose as the taste contained all of those to a greater extent. Strong, sweet, and sticky, this was an American Imperial Stout that felt like a dessert beer on steroids since everything was amplified to the next level here. Chewy like graham cracker and homey like s'mores, a bit of toffee and butterscotch sweetness came through as this warmed up with little carbonation in the way to quickly scrub the flavors away.
Loads of booze here but you'll be wishing for another slice of "pie" to even notice how potent this was. The lacing left behind was thin and spotty but that was the only light attribute of this beer as everything else about it was so heavy and massive that you couldn't but help to stop and help but appreciate what went into this. Loved this beer and how much it pulled me in from the first sip. If you're looking for this perfect nightcap, this would be a great choice to reach for!
May 06, 2019Nice pour to this as the dark brown hue let in just a minuscule amount of light around the edge, with a fluffy, mocha head topping the liquid off. Lots of cinnamon, molasses, sarsaparilla, maple syrup, brown sugar, and booze in the moderately strong and pleasing nose as the taste contained all of those to a greater extent. Strong, sweet, and sticky, this was an American Imperial Stout that felt like a dessert beer on steroids since everything was amplified to the next level here. Chewy like graham cracker and homey like s'mores, a bit of toffee and butterscotch sweetness came through as this warmed up with little carbonation in the way to quickly scrub the flavors away.
Loads of booze here but you'll be wishing for another slice of "pie" to even notice how potent this was. The lacing left behind was thin and spotty but that was the only light attribute of this beer as everything else about it was so heavy and massive that you couldn't but help to stop and help but appreciate what went into this. Loved this beer and how much it pulled me in from the first sip. If you're looking for this perfect nightcap, this would be a great choice to reach for!
Reviewed by SawDog505 from New Hampshire
4.53/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Another beast from my BIF Box from Ian Sherman this monster weighs in at 15% from Aslin Beer Company. Brewed with Pecan, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and graham cracker. Pours black as midnight, with a massive 3 plus finger mocha head that leaves a ton of thin wisps of lace behind, as it slowly settles into a thin layer of brown bubbles, the retention at this high of ABV is amazing! 5
Smell vanilla beans and graham cracker stand out most, getting some pecan, cocoa, and toffee also really bold and pleasant. 4.5
Taste follows vanilla and graham cracker are right upfront, with toffee, pecan, some cinnamon comes in with the flavor, but well balanced and some cocoa nibs. 4.5
Mouthfeel is massive, fairly gentle carbonation, a tad on the dry side, and at 15% ABV goes down very easy because the alcohol is barely noticed as you sip it. 4.5
Overall this is an exceptional Goliath of a Imperial Stout that is so approachable and easy sipping for its massive girth, really an impressive stout. 4.5
Jan 13, 2019Smell vanilla beans and graham cracker stand out most, getting some pecan, cocoa, and toffee also really bold and pleasant. 4.5
Taste follows vanilla and graham cracker are right upfront, with toffee, pecan, some cinnamon comes in with the flavor, but well balanced and some cocoa nibs. 4.5
Mouthfeel is massive, fairly gentle carbonation, a tad on the dry side, and at 15% ABV goes down very easy because the alcohol is barely noticed as you sip it. 4.5
Overall this is an exceptional Goliath of a Imperial Stout that is so approachable and easy sipping for its massive girth, really an impressive stout. 4.5
Reviewed by 5toutman75 from Illinois
4.48/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.48/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
My second Aslin stout and it’s amazing. The right amount of Cinnamon here which is easy to overdo in my opinion. The vanilla notes come through the most next. The remaining adjuncts add a nice touch and uniqueness. The mouthfeel is perfect. I love the super thick motor oil feel. I bet the can is 800 calories and it’s worth every one. Don’t miss this one!
Dec 30, 2018
Reviewed by CHickman from New York
4.63/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
4.63/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Looks good with a pitch black color and a 1 finger beige colored head that faded slowly and left minimal spotty lacing. Smells like maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, graham cracker, chocolate and nice nutty notes which showcase the pecans. Flavor has all the same components as the nose, with delicious malty and chocolate notes, mild vanilla, nutty flavors and rich malty notes. Another stellar stout by Aslin.
Oct 07, 2018
Reviewed by HattedClassic from Virginia
4.4/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
The beer pours a very light and bubbly head that is barely created and dissipates very quickly. The beer itself is a dark chocolate black with a syrupy texture to to it. It looks pretty nice.
The smell is pretty good. It is heavy on the pecan mixed in with the cinnamon but the honey graham crackers manage to come out rather well. The cocoa is fairly well hidden but peeks out a little bit in the finish.
The taste is absolutely delicious. It has a wonderful mixture of bittersweet sweetness with a good honeyed graham cracker note to it in the finish as well. The pecans are much more subdued than in the smell and the cocoa is more prominent than the other notes with a moderate bitterness. The cinnamon and brown sugar hover around the edges adding an indulgent sugar note to everything.
The feel is good. It's a thin feeling beer with a heavy and slightly syrupy body to it.The carbonation is pretty light with a tiny bite to it.
Overall, a pretty good and indulgent beer that is worth trading for.
Jun 03, 2018The smell is pretty good. It is heavy on the pecan mixed in with the cinnamon but the honey graham crackers manage to come out rather well. The cocoa is fairly well hidden but peeks out a little bit in the finish.
The taste is absolutely delicious. It has a wonderful mixture of bittersweet sweetness with a good honeyed graham cracker note to it in the finish as well. The pecans are much more subdued than in the smell and the cocoa is more prominent than the other notes with a moderate bitterness. The cinnamon and brown sugar hover around the edges adding an indulgent sugar note to everything.
The feel is good. It's a thin feeling beer with a heavy and slightly syrupy body to it.The carbonation is pretty light with a tiny bite to it.
Overall, a pretty good and indulgent beer that is worth trading for.
Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
4.44/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 16 oz can into a snifter.
L- Poured a dark brown with a slight tan head that dissipates quickly.
S - Smells of chocolate and vanilla.
T - Getting chocolate, vanilla and pecan pie. Really tasty.
F - Full body with minimal carbonation. Nice soft feel, I'm guessing that's from the lactose.
O - Delicious sweet stout that hides the 15% ABV nicely.
May 30, 2018L- Poured a dark brown with a slight tan head that dissipates quickly.
S - Smells of chocolate and vanilla.
T - Getting chocolate, vanilla and pecan pie. Really tasty.
F - Full body with minimal carbonation. Nice soft feel, I'm guessing that's from the lactose.
O - Delicious sweet stout that hides the 15% ABV nicely.
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