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Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve)
Full Sail Brewing Company
- 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:
- 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.
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 vacax:
Reviewed by vacax from California
3.38/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
3.38/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
2009 bottling I brought back to California after a trip to Washington.
Pours black with a very dark and expansive head that had some real nice retention. Aroma was heavy on bourbon, red wine, oak, vanilla, and alcohol. Taste was equally heavy on the bourbon, alcoholic, tart dark fruits, oak, biscuity. Bourbon finish. Medium to full body with high carbonation for the style that did not mesh well with the intensity of the beer. The barrel really comes through on this one, in fact there is really little left going on this brew, which seems thin in comparison. In the world of barrel aged imperial stouts this one is on the low end.
Jul 05, 2009Pours black with a very dark and expansive head that had some real nice retention. Aroma was heavy on bourbon, red wine, oak, vanilla, and alcohol. Taste was equally heavy on the bourbon, alcoholic, tart dark fruits, oak, biscuity. Bourbon finish. Medium to full body with high carbonation for the style that did not mesh well with the intensity of the beer. The barrel really comes through on this one, in fact there is really little left going on this brew, which seems thin in comparison. In the world of barrel aged imperial stouts this one is on the low end.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2016Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
4.34/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2016Reviewed 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
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
Black Gold Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (Brewmaster Reserve) from Full Sail Brewing Company
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
519 ratings
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