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Barrel Aged Vanilla Absentium
Scofflaw Brewing Company
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- From:
- Scofflaw Brewing Company
- Georgia, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #567 - ABV:
- 13.9%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #2,169 - Avg:
- 4.32 | pDev: 9.95%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 15, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 18, 2017
- Wants:
- 12
- Gots:
- 8
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Ratings by PrestigeWorldwide:
Rated by PrestigeWorldwide from Michigan
4.69/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Apr 29, 2017
4.69/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Apr 29, 2017
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.33/5 rDev -22.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.33/5 rDev -22.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Bottled 12/1/19; drank 12/3/19 @ the Barbarian.
Black/brown appearance.
An even pour yielded a nice tan head; minimal lace.
Vanilla, booze heat & bakers chocolate notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel. Oak, booze, cream & bakers chocolate flavors.
Thin & boozy; maybe this faded from it's glory days but it wasn't very good.
Dec 05, 2022Black/brown appearance.
An even pour yielded a nice tan head; minimal lace.
Vanilla, booze heat & bakers chocolate notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel. Oak, booze, cream & bakers chocolate flavors.
Thin & boozy; maybe this faded from it's glory days but it wasn't very good.
Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana
4.39/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.39/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Appearance - The beer poured a thin black color with a light tan head.
Smell - The bourbon really jumped out in the nose, but vanilla was hard from invisible.
Taste - I would not describe the profile as being hot, but it was definitely boozy. I got notes of vanilla as well as dry chocolate. It was a little like a boozy Oreo cookie, but not overly sweet. There was a warming spice in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Even with low carbonation, this was a bit then for a stout.
Overall - Looking for a vanilla stout, this really hit the spot.
Nov 14, 2020Smell - The bourbon really jumped out in the nose, but vanilla was hard from invisible.
Taste - I would not describe the profile as being hot, but it was definitely boozy. I got notes of vanilla as well as dry chocolate. It was a little like a boozy Oreo cookie, but not overly sweet. There was a warming spice in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Even with low carbonation, this was a bit then for a stout.
Overall - Looking for a vanilla stout, this really hit the spot.
Rated by OompaMentor from Georgia
4.5/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
3/23/2019 - Tinypalooza 4.5; finishes like a barleywine
Feb 05, 2020Reviewed by Buck89 from Tennessee
4.31/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Beautiful dark brown color with a medium sized tan head. Aroma was sweet vanilla mixed with bourbon and chocolate. Taste followed. Vanilla dominated the palate but didn’t detract from the barrel or chocolate flavors. Easy drinking for a 10% beer and not boozy. Just excellent.
Jan 24, 2020Reviewed by larryi86 from Delaware
4.64/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.64/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Thank you JBowenGeorgia for this
500 ml bottle poured into a tulip
A- Black with a two finger mocha head.
S- Vanilla, bourbon, chocolate, caramel, hints of roasted coffee and a touch earthy.
T- Chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon, caramel, some toffee, hints of roasted coffee.
M- Smooth, full body.
O- Very well balanced and easy to drink. ABV is well hidden. Definitely worth seeking out.
May 26, 2019500 ml bottle poured into a tulip
A- Black with a two finger mocha head.
S- Vanilla, bourbon, chocolate, caramel, hints of roasted coffee and a touch earthy.
T- Chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon, caramel, some toffee, hints of roasted coffee.
M- Smooth, full body.
O- Very well balanced and easy to drink. ABV is well hidden. Definitely worth seeking out.
Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California
4.46/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I feel like a dick. I don't remember who sent this. Beer_Economicus? JBowenGeorgia? Buck89?
A beautiful pour. Deep dark brown, mahogany. Oatmeal head. Almost 2 fingers initially. Fluffy at first. Condenses. Retreats to a respectable cap of active bubbles. Solid retention. Lacing is surprisingly scattered and minimal.
Aroma is glorious. The vanilla (an ingredient that can put me off) is graceful, completely present, yet smooth. It's almost as if it wants to be respected, but then takes pride in its role as the one who carries all other notes on its shoulders. A suave, round, abundant bourbon barrel note nods to brandy barrel, caramel notes, fig, date, caramel, and eventually...vanilla.
The flavor follows punctually. A subtle melange of vanilla and malt begins lushly. It's full and graceful. The barrel notes are sweet and warm, but not hot. I have yet to recall an Imperial stout with vanilla that is so elegantly melded into its totality. Truly a tasty take on this beer. Now, I am intrigued to try the base beer.
Mouthfeel is full enough for style. Carbonation is on the low side, but as a sipper, I'm enjoying as is. Alcohol heat is completely covert. It's warm, but not hot.
Overall, this is a stunning beer. I would not be so presumptuous as to make any recommendations, aside from having it shipped straight to my home.
May 20, 2019A beautiful pour. Deep dark brown, mahogany. Oatmeal head. Almost 2 fingers initially. Fluffy at first. Condenses. Retreats to a respectable cap of active bubbles. Solid retention. Lacing is surprisingly scattered and minimal.
Aroma is glorious. The vanilla (an ingredient that can put me off) is graceful, completely present, yet smooth. It's almost as if it wants to be respected, but then takes pride in its role as the one who carries all other notes on its shoulders. A suave, round, abundant bourbon barrel note nods to brandy barrel, caramel notes, fig, date, caramel, and eventually...vanilla.
The flavor follows punctually. A subtle melange of vanilla and malt begins lushly. It's full and graceful. The barrel notes are sweet and warm, but not hot. I have yet to recall an Imperial stout with vanilla that is so elegantly melded into its totality. Truly a tasty take on this beer. Now, I am intrigued to try the base beer.
Mouthfeel is full enough for style. Carbonation is on the low side, but as a sipper, I'm enjoying as is. Alcohol heat is completely covert. It's warm, but not hot.
Overall, this is a stunning beer. I would not be so presumptuous as to make any recommendations, aside from having it shipped straight to my home.
Barrel Aged Vanilla Absentium from Scofflaw Brewing Company
Beer rating:
94 out of
100 with
40 ratings
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