Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve)
Full Sail Brewing Company

Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve)Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve)
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From:
Full Sail Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.6%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 13.1%
Reviews:
270
Ratings:
519
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 26, 2021
Added:
Feb 02, 2009
Wants:
  83
Gots:
  140
3rd Release - 2013 (9.6% ABV)
2nd Release - 2011 (11.4% ABV)
1st Release - February 2009 (10.5% ABV).

After its initial release in February 2008, this Imperial Stout was aged for about 10 months in Bourbon casks from Kentucky.
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Ratings by RoyalT:
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance – This came out a very dark, almost black stout with wonderful ruby highlights around the edges. The head was moderate and beautifully browned.

Smell – Oh, this is bourbon at its finest. We always have a couple good bottles of bourbon around the house, so when I popped the top on this we passed it around with a few bottles from Bourbon County, Kentucky. They really did hit the mark here.

The rest of the beer was just as pleasant. The malts were very dark but the sweetish whisky and sugars balanced things out nicely.

Taste – The malts were bigger at the taste. They were very crisp. The bourbon was smooth and satisfying. There was also most definitely a light sense of coconut.

Mouthfeel – This is medium-bodied and had a light stingy feel from the high ABV.

Drinkability – If you enjoy bourbon you’ll really like this RIP. If you don’t, get over it and buy a bottle anyway.

Comments – Thanks to skyhand for not only strongly recommending this purchase but for talking me into cellaring this for six months before drinking. Dead right on both counts.
May 03, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.71 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Apr 26, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

May 19, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by bdiiorio from Connecticut

May 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.03 by Pro_Magnon from Texas

Oct 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by bl00 from Pennsylvania

Mar 18, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by Muss42 from Michigan

Aug 05, 2017
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Reviewed by Ruger_44-Redhawk from Idaho

4.14/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A little different label on this one with a plaid gold, white and black pattern and ABV of 9.5%. Purchased at Tipsy's in Littleton, CO over Christmas '16. Pretty good bourbon barrel stout. Smell is heavy on the bourbon up front. Feels a little light for the style, could be a little thicker. Taste up front is bourbon, with a little molasses and chocolate maltiness. Pretty good. Just hope I'm reviewing the right one. Cheers and Happy New Year.
Dec 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by DamienI from Washington

Dec 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.54 by rarigney from Washington

Dec 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Nov 11, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4.34/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Albertsons. Pours out inky black with a huge fluffy beige head, instant barrel/wood aroma, hints of chocolate and rum. Taste is incredibly smooth, no hint of the high ABV. Warmth comes on much later in the game. Incredible RIS, barrel aging is a huge plus.
Nov 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by jkhobbs99 from Texas

Oct 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by Griphon from Florida

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by Thirstygoat from Illinois

May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.42 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

May 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by MrHolden from Texas

Mar 29, 2016
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Reviewed by TX-Badger from Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours an opaque dark brown almost black like oil with khaki colored head. Bourbon, woody oak, some sweet vanilla and chocolate on the nose; follows onto the palate. Full bodied. Finishes with bourbon and sweetness.
Feb 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by Chris_Huston from Texas

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by drone from Oregon

Feb 14, 2016
Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve) from Full Sail Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 519 ratings