The Bourbon Trinity
Ex Novo Brewing
- From:
- Ex Novo Brewing
- New Mexico, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 10.7%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 15, 2025
- Added:
- Sep 15, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Collaboration with Jubilation Wine & Spirits
A decadent, full-bodied stout aged in hand-sekected barrels from Jubilation. Expect rich aromas of marshmallow fluff, waffles, and syrup, with smooth layers of chocolate, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow leading to a warm, lingering finish which speaks to its careful time in oak.
A decadent, full-bodied stout aged in hand-sekected barrels from Jubilation. Expect rich aromas of marshmallow fluff, waffles, and syrup, with smooth layers of chocolate, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow leading to a warm, lingering finish which speaks to its careful time in oak.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by vurt from Oregon
3.82/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
500 mL wax-topped bottle purchased at Jubilation Wine & Spirits, Albuquerque, NM. Enjoyed in a plastic hotel room cup. (One of these days I'll remember to bring a proper beer glass when I travel.)
Look:
Opaque black, except at the thinnest edge when held to the light, which reluctantly shows dark burnt orange highlights. A heavy-handed pour raises a compact head of foam the color of good espresso crema. It looks plenty sturdy, but doesn't last long, and doesn't leave any lacing.
Smell:
Chocolate and marshmallow hit fast and hard. Underneath is a supporting cast of caramel, blackberries, roast malt, toasted coconut, and cappuccino. Bourbon lurks in the wings.
Taste:
Marshmallow hogs the spotlight. Dark chocolate shares top billing. The starting ensemble includes cherries, burnt caramel, Chick-O-Sticks, and a fleeting lavender note (interesting!). Very sweet at first, but char and bourbon rise to provide a little balance and a different form of sweetness, respectively. There's also a slight saltiness and a hint of umami. The marshmallow takes on a toasted character at the start of the long, bourbon-forward finish. There are also notes of graham crackers, maple candy, and brightly acidic/fruity coffee. Bitterness is more of a foreshadowing in the soundtrack than a major plot point.
Feel:
Ponderously full-bodied. Voluptuous, not obese. Exquisite velvety texture with restrained carbonation and a cozy alcohol warmth.
Overall:
The Bourbon Trinity leads with big marshmallow and chocolate flavors. Yes, it follows up with a collection of interesting and tempting nuances, but the beer is...well, it isn't exactly two-dimensional, but it's closer to two than three. Maybe it needs "time for things to cook," as Grand Pooh-Bah LeRose observed about another barrel-aged beer. Still, it's quite tasty, and is very much the kind of imperial stout I like to end a weekend with. I'm glad I got the chance to try it.
Sep 15, 2025Look:
Opaque black, except at the thinnest edge when held to the light, which reluctantly shows dark burnt orange highlights. A heavy-handed pour raises a compact head of foam the color of good espresso crema. It looks plenty sturdy, but doesn't last long, and doesn't leave any lacing.
Smell:
Chocolate and marshmallow hit fast and hard. Underneath is a supporting cast of caramel, blackberries, roast malt, toasted coconut, and cappuccino. Bourbon lurks in the wings.
Taste:
Marshmallow hogs the spotlight. Dark chocolate shares top billing. The starting ensemble includes cherries, burnt caramel, Chick-O-Sticks, and a fleeting lavender note (interesting!). Very sweet at first, but char and bourbon rise to provide a little balance and a different form of sweetness, respectively. There's also a slight saltiness and a hint of umami. The marshmallow takes on a toasted character at the start of the long, bourbon-forward finish. There are also notes of graham crackers, maple candy, and brightly acidic/fruity coffee. Bitterness is more of a foreshadowing in the soundtrack than a major plot point.
Feel:
Ponderously full-bodied. Voluptuous, not obese. Exquisite velvety texture with restrained carbonation and a cozy alcohol warmth.
Overall:
The Bourbon Trinity leads with big marshmallow and chocolate flavors. Yes, it follows up with a collection of interesting and tempting nuances, but the beer is...well, it isn't exactly two-dimensional, but it's closer to two than three. Maybe it needs "time for things to cook," as Grand Pooh-Bah LeRose observed about another barrel-aged beer. Still, it's quite tasty, and is very much the kind of imperial stout I like to end a weekend with. I'm glad I got the chance to try it.
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