First Civ Div
Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending
- From:
- Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 11%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.79 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 28, 2022
- Added:
- Dec 28, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
A collaboration with Forgotten Road Ales. First Civ Div is a super thick Imperial Pastry Stout, with macadamia, chocolate, & wild Thai banana! This massive stout clocks in at 11% ABV!
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York
3.79/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.79/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This review is a combination from two cans consumed a couple of weeks apart. The beer is jet black with no highlights. One can produced some head, however, the second produced barely any. In both cases, a thin film produced no legs on a Pretentious Glass Company Snifter.
The aroma also seems to suffer in the second can, being less sweet. The banana quality moved from the middle to the background, while in both cases, the malt is mild. The first can was much more alive and fit the expectations of a Pastry Stout.
The sweetness is remarkably high for a Stout, yet short of what I've experiences with Pastry Stouts. Flavor notes include banana bread, chocolate syrup, and dates. Again, the roasted malt and bitterness take a back seat to the sweetness. The finish is long and mild.
Both cans had a full to medium body and soft-smooth texture. Alcohol is well controlled and below expectations without any heat. Carbonation is soft in both cans, and residual sugar builds on the lips.
The second can is enjoyable and certainly worthy, however, the first had far more pop.
May 28, 2022The aroma also seems to suffer in the second can, being less sweet. The banana quality moved from the middle to the background, while in both cases, the malt is mild. The first can was much more alive and fit the expectations of a Pastry Stout.
The sweetness is remarkably high for a Stout, yet short of what I've experiences with Pastry Stouts. Flavor notes include banana bread, chocolate syrup, and dates. Again, the roasted malt and bitterness take a back seat to the sweetness. The finish is long and mild.
Both cans had a full to medium body and soft-smooth texture. Alcohol is well controlled and below expectations without any heat. Carbonation is soft in both cans, and residual sugar builds on the lips.
The second can is enjoyable and certainly worthy, however, the first had far more pop.
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!