4 Years Strong
Burning Barrel Brewing Co

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From:
Burning Barrel Brewing Co
 
California, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
14.1%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.4 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 19, 2023
Added:
Feb 19, 2023
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California

4.4/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
From tasting notes 8/12/22
Had on-tap at Burning Barrel Brewing in Rancho Cordova, CA

Appearance - Served up in a snifter, black in color with cola brown edging. Near barren surface and no lacing.

Smell - Sweet aroma, with lesser boozy heat sitting beneath. Raisin, molasses, bourbon, oak and lesser vanilla, and chocolate.

Taste - Chocolate covered raisins comes to mind first, then notes of oak and a hint of tobacco develops (as the brew warms). Vanilla. Trace of coconut. Finish brings some honey sweetness and some bourbon sweet/heat, but stays smooth and harmonious in it's flavor profile.

Mouthfeel - Full bodied with low carbonation. Smooth but sticky texture with a dry finish, leaves a bit of a syrupy impression.

Overall - If this had some balancing roast this would be an absolute beast. As it stands it's still amazing, but a bit sweeter than what I'd prefer. Still, the array of flavors that come through and play nicely off each other makes this a truly must try BBA Impy Stout.
Feb 19, 2023