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New Groove Artisan Brewery

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From:
New Groove Artisan Brewery
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
16.75%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.68 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 20, 2024
Added:
Oct 20, 2024
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An imperial milk stout brewed in collaboration with Bill Thornton that was then laid to rest for 21 months in Buffalo Trace Experimental Mash #1 casks. After removing the beer from the barrels and blending, this portion was rested on a blend of Papua New Guinea and Cook Islands vanilla beans, custom toffee from the Spartanburg confectionary Dottie’s Toffee, Cocoa Nibs from Asheville’s French Broad Chocolates, and house toasted almonds.
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Reviewed by Beersnake from California

4.68/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured at fridge temp. Pours a VERY thick black with zero head. A few chunks floating on top, but I don't even care. The nose is Funfetti cake - no joke. Vanilla icing, chocolate, toffee, and almonds.

The taste is insane. Both the wife and I were blown away. Milk chocolate, massive vanilla, salted toffee, bourbon (but not super dominant). Honestly not much more than this - each of these notes are crazy strong. This is an insane beer that really hammers home the vanilla, toffee, and chocolate. Almonds are there as well, but play more of a minor role. what a beer.

The mouthfeel is insanely thick and creamy. Aftertaste is sweet toffee and vanilla.
Oct 20, 2024