The Four Horseman
Ellison Brewery & Spirits

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
14.5%
Score:
+4 ratings needed
Avg:
4.5 | pDev: 3.56%
Ratings:
6 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 11, 2026
Added:
Jan 25, 2020
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
A triple collaboration between Ellison Brewing, Watkins Brewing and Barclay Brewing bourbon barrel stout recipes that have been aged in four different types of barrels. Aged between 26-30 months.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.25 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Mar 11, 2026
 
Rated: 4.37 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jun 19, 2021
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Reviewed by TreyIsWilson from Michigan

4.46/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
A - Pours pitch black with a very thin tan head.

S - Aroma is dark chocolate, vanilla and bourbon.

T - The taste is dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, molasses, oak and bourbon.

M - Full body with medium carbonation. Creamy mouthfeel with crisp dry finish.

O - This is a huge BBA RIS. Big dark flavors with a huge bourbon finish.
Jan 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4.74 by Richter525 from Michigan

Apr 21, 2020
 
Rated: 4.55 by Stevedore from Oregon

Feb 17, 2020
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Reviewed by Junior from Michigan

4.63/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
It was hard to rate fairly in the crowed tap room. However, this beer is thick and creamy. Smooth barrel notes. Complex and balanced. Overall a great beer.
Jan 26, 2020