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:
40
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 15, 2023
Added:
Feb 18, 2017
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by PrestigeWorldwide:
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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
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by freewill35 from Indiana

Aug 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4.49 by hopley from Massachusetts

Feb 01, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

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, 2022
 
Rated: 4.11 by entenduintransit from Tennessee

Mar 27, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Feb 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.35 by krl2112 from Illinois

Jan 31, 2021
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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
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, 2020
 
Rated: 4.1 by AmeriCanadian from Tennessee

Mar 19, 2020
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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
3/23/2019 - Tinypalooza 4.5; finishes like a barleywine
Feb 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4.46 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Feb 04, 2020
 
Rated: 4.52 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Feb 03, 2020
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Reviewed 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
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, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by markallmon from Tennessee

Jan 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4.21 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Jan 10, 2020
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Reviewed 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
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, 2019
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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
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, 2019
 
Rated: 4.24 by MTKATL from Georgia

Mar 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by ADTaber from South Carolina

Jan 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by Furlinator from California

Dec 25, 2018
Barrel Aged Vanilla Absentium from Scofflaw Brewing Company
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 40 ratings