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 kevwcamp:
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Rated by kevwcamp from Washington

4/5  rDev +0.8%

Nov 29, 2011
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