The Seven Isles with Almond
Trillium Brewing Company
- From:
- Trillium Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 14.4%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.46 | pDev: 8.74%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Feb 08, 2026
- Added:
- Mar 22, 2020
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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To celebrate our Seventh Anniversary, we've brewed a Port Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout that pays homage to what was once the original commercial wharf of our home city: the Boston Harbor. While there are 34 islands and peninsulas that comprise the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, The Seven Isles pays tribute to the seven Boston Harbor Islands that are readily accessible via ferry.
After multiple rounds of benchtop testing and sensory evaluation, we found that the addition of Almond added another layer of complexity to the port barrel-aged The Seven Isles. Deep black with a soft haze and coffee-colored highlights, aromas of toasted almond, enticing red wine, and caramelized brown sugar jump from the glass. As the glass warms, a dark, fudgy chocolate character makes an appearance alongside oaky vanilla and a touch of coconut. Mouth-coating and rich, The Seven Isles Almond remains highly drinkable throughout.
After multiple rounds of benchtop testing and sensory evaluation, we found that the addition of Almond added another layer of complexity to the port barrel-aged The Seven Isles. Deep black with a soft haze and coffee-colored highlights, aromas of toasted almond, enticing red wine, and caramelized brown sugar jump from the glass. As the glass warms, a dark, fudgy chocolate character makes an appearance alongside oaky vanilla and a touch of coconut. Mouth-coating and rich, The Seven Isles Almond remains highly drinkable throughout.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by hopley from Massachusetts
4.63/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.63/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Drank 02.08.26 - despite having an extraordinary amount of sludge in the bottom from the aging (it was well aged), this beer retained a great thick mouthfeel and a great taste. In fact I'd go so far as to say extraordinary...! Would like another one!
Feb 08, 2026
Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts
4.56/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Drank from a 25.4 fl oz (750ml) bottle purchased at Trillium Brewing Company, Boston, MA
Served in a tulip
The beer poured a sludgey, murky looking, near pitch black hue. A film of larger sized, saddle brown bubbles topped the body, but this quickly transformed into a thin collar. Small particles could be seen floating atop the liquid. After each sip, a wall of fine sediment coated the glass.
The aroma was terrific. Rich powdered cocoa and milk chocolate notes came through strong. Loads of brown sugar too. Fairly sweet. Touch of booze. After a few minutes, some roasted malt and dark fruit notes appeared. Hint of vanilla too. As the beer sat, the chocolate subsided and the dark fruit and boozy notes intensified.
The flavor profile was very similar to the nose but even richer and more complex. Huge malt presence up front. Nice balanced of roasted and caramel malts. Powdered cocoa also came through strong. Super rich and fudgey. Loads of brown sugar too. Vanilla was noticeable in the center. Perhaps some almond as well but definitely less than I anticipated. Subtle dark fruit notes were also detectable. More brown sugar sweetness on the back end and the finish. Touch of booze. For 14% ABV, however, the alcohol was very well hidden. On the second pour, the dark fruit and boozy Port barrel notes became more pronounced.
The mouthfeel was outstanding. Rich, slick and completely full bodied for the style. Somewhat reminiscent of heavy whipping cream. The liquid contained a super fine and mellow, tongue blanketing effervescence.
The original The Seven Islands was an amazing beer with intense Port barrel and dark fruit notes and an insanely rich mouthfeel. This almond variant was also impressive, but it was definitely sweeter and more chocolatey, and the Port character was a lot more subtle. Both are great beers, but I think I prefer the original.
Jun 19, 2020Served in a tulip
The beer poured a sludgey, murky looking, near pitch black hue. A film of larger sized, saddle brown bubbles topped the body, but this quickly transformed into a thin collar. Small particles could be seen floating atop the liquid. After each sip, a wall of fine sediment coated the glass.
The aroma was terrific. Rich powdered cocoa and milk chocolate notes came through strong. Loads of brown sugar too. Fairly sweet. Touch of booze. After a few minutes, some roasted malt and dark fruit notes appeared. Hint of vanilla too. As the beer sat, the chocolate subsided and the dark fruit and boozy notes intensified.
The flavor profile was very similar to the nose but even richer and more complex. Huge malt presence up front. Nice balanced of roasted and caramel malts. Powdered cocoa also came through strong. Super rich and fudgey. Loads of brown sugar too. Vanilla was noticeable in the center. Perhaps some almond as well but definitely less than I anticipated. Subtle dark fruit notes were also detectable. More brown sugar sweetness on the back end and the finish. Touch of booze. For 14% ABV, however, the alcohol was very well hidden. On the second pour, the dark fruit and boozy Port barrel notes became more pronounced.
The mouthfeel was outstanding. Rich, slick and completely full bodied for the style. Somewhat reminiscent of heavy whipping cream. The liquid contained a super fine and mellow, tongue blanketing effervescence.
The original The Seven Islands was an amazing beer with intense Port barrel and dark fruit notes and an insanely rich mouthfeel. This almond variant was also impressive, but it was definitely sweeter and more chocolatey, and the Port character was a lot more subtle. Both are great beers, but I think I prefer the original.
Reviewed by StoutElk_92 from Massachusetts
4.87/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.87/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours dark black with some red brown edges, some floating almond pieces and a small creamy brown foam head. Smells like rich boozy sweet port wine, oak barrel, large nutty toasted almonds, dried cherry, red fruits, dried fruits, brown sugary sweetness, dark caramel, molasses, chocolate, roasted malts, with some earthy herbal piney hops. Tastes rich and nutty with sweet tawny ruby red port wine, oak barrel, big toasty almonds, dark chocolate, roasted malts, a hint of smoke, coffee, some dark fruits, red fruit, dried fruit, cherry, caramel, brown sugar, a touch of vanilla, with some earthy herbal piney hops. Feels thick, medium-full bodied, creamy with moderate low carbonation. Overall a really nice port barrel aged imperial stout with almonds.
Apr 06, 2020
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