Batch One Theory - 9th Anniversary Cake
Southern Grist Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Southern Grist Brewing Co.
 
Tennessee, United States
Style:
Imperial Pastry Stout
ABV:
10.1%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
4.3 | pDev: 2.56%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 24, 2026
Added:
Jun 30, 2025
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Blend of Imperial Stouts aged over 18 months in Bourbon Barrels w/ Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans, Coconut, Marshmallow, Dulce De Leche, & Maple Syrup.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.3 by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

Apr 24, 2026
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Reviewed by Falcon91Wolvrn03 from California

4.43/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Look - Pours a very thick syrupy very dark brown-black color with almost no head. Nice lacing when swirled.

Smell - Marshmallow, cacao, maple syrup, and vanilla. Very nice, but a bit mild.

Taste - Taste is a very nice mix of bourbon, maple syrup, marshmallow, vanilla, and cacao. Maybe just a little coconut after it warms a bit.

Feel - Thick and creamy, easy drinking at only 10.1%ABV.

Overall - I like this much more than their 8th Anniversary Cake. Well done.
Aug 02, 2025
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Reviewed by AmeriCanadian from Tennessee

4.16/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
The look and feel are absolutely luscious and dialed just right for a pastry stout. The nose is massive and covers all the adjuncts mentioned, especially chocolate fudge, natural vanilla, coconut, maple, toffee, and sweet bourbon. As is typical with Batch One Theory beers (especially the anniversary variants), the sweetness is through the roof. But this one is more drinkable than some past years, though it's still tough to get through a full (small) pour. Greatly enjoyed by 5 oz. taster and would happily have another when in the mood for a bold sensory experience. Definitely not a beer that could be consumed regularly, however.
Jun 30, 2025