Bill Chai
Claimstake Brewing Company

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From:
Claimstake Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
9%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 22, 2020
Added:
Jan 22, 2020
Wants:
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Gots:
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California

4.23/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From tasting notes 01/02/20
Had on-tap at Claimstake Brewing in Rancho Cordova, CA

Appearance - Served up in a 13oz snifter, black in color with a thin, broken layer of suds stretching across the surface, thickening up into a ring around the edge of the glass. Good lacing, with thin sheeting, lines and small spotting.

Smell - Chocolate, banana cream pie and a hint of coffee.

Taste - A plethora of flavors to unpack here, but all work well together. Chocolate, cream, caramel, coffee, cinnamon and... clove? Also getting a bit of a banana impression like on the nose. Chocolate, vanilla, roast and spice find themselves in a balanced finish.

Mouthfeel - Near full-bodied with fair carbonation. Slick drinker before a dry, warming finish.

Overall - Interesting, unique beer, and tasty to boot. I'd be interested to know the exact spices used in this.
Jan 22, 2020