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Podge Belgian Imperial Stout
Picobrouwerij Alvinne
- From:
- Picobrouwerij Alvinne
- Belgium
- Style:
- Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 10.5%
- Score:
- 80
- Avg:
- 3.49 | pDev: 17.77%
- Reviews:
- 180
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 20, 2020
- Added:
- Feb 08, 2006
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 10
No description / notes.
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Ratings by Rifugium:
Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.34/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
On tap at Monk's.
Dark brown-black pour, typical of a stout, with a small collar of bubbles for a head; little to no retention or lacing to speak of. Aroma of roasty dark malts, dark fruits, dark chocolate. The beer description didn't mention anything about this brew having any fruit in it, but the first thing I noticed upon sipping was a distinct dark fruit taste, cherries and plums, slightly tangy. Not sure if some kind of infection was going on here, but it actually didn't taste too bad. I just wasn't expecting it in any way. Otherwise, dark malts, semi-sweet chocolate. Mouthfeel was a bit thin for the style, and serving the beer cold didn't help at all. Overall this wasn't too bad, even if it was slightly infected, but it's just not what I typically look for in a RIS.
Jun 09, 2014Dark brown-black pour, typical of a stout, with a small collar of bubbles for a head; little to no retention or lacing to speak of. Aroma of roasty dark malts, dark fruits, dark chocolate. The beer description didn't mention anything about this brew having any fruit in it, but the first thing I noticed upon sipping was a distinct dark fruit taste, cherries and plums, slightly tangy. Not sure if some kind of infection was going on here, but it actually didn't taste too bad. I just wasn't expecting it in any way. Otherwise, dark malts, semi-sweet chocolate. Mouthfeel was a bit thin for the style, and serving the beer cold didn't help at all. Overall this wasn't too bad, even if it was slightly infected, but it's just not what I typically look for in a RIS.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.94/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
been holding onto this one a little while now. i love alvinne, and had never seen this one around before. i also love belgian stouts, and there just arent enough of them in the world, so this is a treat for me in more ways than one. its dark but not quite black from the little stubby bottle, and has a creamy and active tan had which settles slowly, instantly more carbonation than expected, and a certain effervescence to it that is definitely out of the ordinary. it smells funky, even wild, light vinegar tang, tannins, and roast in the nose, more yeast forward than anticipated, a little alcohol in the air as well, but interesting and even captivating, totally unconventional as they go. the flavor is less funky than the nose, but it still seems like some brett or something at work, strong but not too full feeling. some light oxidation, dark fruit, leather, intense earthiness, char, maybe some light woodiness too, bitter coffee, permanent marker, and nail polish remover in the alcohol, but very cohesive, quite quintessentially alvinne if you ask me, and delicious. each sip is a little different, all the bubbles and the relative dryness are cool for the style, and the funk is a fun layer, intentional or not, which knowing these guys i assume it is. very much a different kind of take on the style, but this is delicious, underrated i reckon. love these guys and really enjoyed this!
Mar 20, 2020Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From old, undated notes. Poured from the bottle.
Brown/black color.
Nice dark khaki head; decent lacing.
Yeast blast in the nose; not much else. Would never guess this was a dark beer based on the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
This tastes like a Belgian IPA to me; hoppy, yeasty, bread-y. As it warms, a HINT of roast comes up, but is buried.
Drinkable BIPA but hardly a stout.
Jul 22, 2019Brown/black color.
Nice dark khaki head; decent lacing.
Yeast blast in the nose; not much else. Would never guess this was a dark beer based on the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
This tastes like a Belgian IPA to me; hoppy, yeasty, bread-y. As it warms, a HINT of roast comes up, but is buried.
Drinkable BIPA but hardly a stout.
Rated by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia
3.08/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.08/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bottle shared by Dave. Thanks, man!
Feb 06, 2019Reviewed by keithmurray from Connecticut
3.25/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.25/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Appearance - dark mahogany body and tan head
Smell - sour berries, brett funk
Taste - chocolate, berry, brett funk, hint of dark fruit
Mouthfeel - sour upfront, medium bodied, high carbonation
Overall - the flavors of this one just don't meld at all. Not a good experience
Price Point - $5.49/11.2 oz bottle
Dec 01, 2017Smell - sour berries, brett funk
Taste - chocolate, berry, brett funk, hint of dark fruit
Mouthfeel - sour upfront, medium bodied, high carbonation
Overall - the flavors of this one just don't meld at all. Not a good experience
Price Point - $5.49/11.2 oz bottle
Reviewed by mpyle from Maryland
3.66/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.66/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Effectively opaque, maybe some garnet highlights. Pours big tan head, some creaminess on top but coke bubbles near the bottom. Decent retention for a strong beer.
A bit of dark roast in the aroma, dark chocolate and cherries, and a bit of sweetness.
Chocolately and dark but not roasty and bitter - has some malt sweetness. Possibly some phenolic character mixing in, and some alcohol flavor as well. But overall a smooth, mellow drinking 10%+ ABV beer. Perhaps a bit on the boring side compared to some imperial stouts.
MF - Quite smooth and creamy, not hugely carbonated. Pretty thick and full bodied. Nice alcohol warming, but overpowering.
Got this one as a gift and had sat on it for a few months. Not worth the price she paid (price sticker was left on the bottle) - definitely better, fresher American examples. Becomes a bit more boozy as warms.
Jun 18, 2017A bit of dark roast in the aroma, dark chocolate and cherries, and a bit of sweetness.
Chocolately and dark but not roasty and bitter - has some malt sweetness. Possibly some phenolic character mixing in, and some alcohol flavor as well. But overall a smooth, mellow drinking 10%+ ABV beer. Perhaps a bit on the boring side compared to some imperial stouts.
MF - Quite smooth and creamy, not hugely carbonated. Pretty thick and full bodied. Nice alcohol warming, but overpowering.
Got this one as a gift and had sat on it for a few months. Not worth the price she paid (price sticker was left on the bottle) - definitely better, fresher American examples. Becomes a bit more boozy as warms.
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.4/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.4/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
330 ml bottle into a tulip glass. 2016 stamp on the cap.
Near black body with ruby edges. Decent tan head but only semi-durable and leaving limited lacing.
Aroma: sweet, floral, bready, boozy, as well as faintly fruity and spicy; hint of wet leather.
Flavor: strong and complex. Bittersweet. Hints of chocolate, raisins, nutmeg and light coffee -- but not as appealing as that description suggests.
Feel: medium carbonation; full body. Light alcohol bite and warmth.
Nov 08, 2016Near black body with ruby edges. Decent tan head but only semi-durable and leaving limited lacing.
Aroma: sweet, floral, bready, boozy, as well as faintly fruity and spicy; hint of wet leather.
Flavor: strong and complex. Bittersweet. Hints of chocolate, raisins, nutmeg and light coffee -- but not as appealing as that description suggests.
Feel: medium carbonation; full body. Light alcohol bite and warmth.
Reviewed by sulldaddy from Connecticut
3.57/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.57/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Sampling a cellar temp 11.2 oz bottle poured into a snifter. Okt 2015 lot 755 on the cap.
The beer is a gift from my mother-in-law and her partner, Yay Beer! Thanks!
The beer pours a deep motor oil black hue with a dense creamy tan head of 2 cm after a gently coaxing pour.
Aroma is some dark chocolate and roasted notes but I also get a bit of sweet spicy yeast and maybe berries or cherries. In general the nose is pretty mild and the booze doesnt show up on the nose with any pepper or other obvious hits. No hops at this point either.
First sip reveals a smooth texture and lighter than anticipated body. The carbonation is very fine and a little prickly on my palate.
Flavor is dark malt with chocolate and roasted malt dominating, but again a little fruity cherry note and just the slightest hint of some musty funk on the finish and then a dry lingering effect.
The ABV s hidden very well and no hops anywhere to be found on this brew. I wonder if their may be just a little bit of something unintentional in the bottle based on the very prickly carbonation and hint of musty funk on the finish. Even if there is, this is still an enjoyable beer that goes well with a cold evening. Worth a try, but I could see the slight funkiness turning some off to the beer. Reading other reviews, im glad the bottle didnt gush so maybe that problem is solved.
Feb 18, 2016The beer is a gift from my mother-in-law and her partner, Yay Beer! Thanks!
The beer pours a deep motor oil black hue with a dense creamy tan head of 2 cm after a gently coaxing pour.
Aroma is some dark chocolate and roasted notes but I also get a bit of sweet spicy yeast and maybe berries or cherries. In general the nose is pretty mild and the booze doesnt show up on the nose with any pepper or other obvious hits. No hops at this point either.
First sip reveals a smooth texture and lighter than anticipated body. The carbonation is very fine and a little prickly on my palate.
Flavor is dark malt with chocolate and roasted malt dominating, but again a little fruity cherry note and just the slightest hint of some musty funk on the finish and then a dry lingering effect.
The ABV s hidden very well and no hops anywhere to be found on this brew. I wonder if their may be just a little bit of something unintentional in the bottle based on the very prickly carbonation and hint of musty funk on the finish. Even if there is, this is still an enjoyable beer that goes well with a cold evening. Worth a try, but I could see the slight funkiness turning some off to the beer. Reading other reviews, im glad the bottle didnt gush so maybe that problem is solved.
Rated by HopsForBrains from North Carolina
3.65/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.65/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It's okay, nothing great IMO.
Dec 03, 2015Reviewed by Josh012012 from Minnesota
2.85/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.25
2.85/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.25
This was pretty awful. More carbonated than any stout I have ever had. taste was somewhere between a stout and a sour. very odd... I would not recommend this beer.
Jun 07, 2015Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming
3.47/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Cola coloured with an inch of tan foam. Great lacing.
Nose of dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt bitterness, with a hint of Brett.
Very bitter roasted malt and chocolate to start. Light coffee with a very dry almost tart taste in the finish.
Medium body and carbonation.
The cap mentions October 2016. A best after date? The label says it can be kept for 8 years or more.
Apr 10, 2015Nose of dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt bitterness, with a hint of Brett.
Very bitter roasted malt and chocolate to start. Light coffee with a very dry almost tart taste in the finish.
Medium body and carbonation.
The cap mentions October 2016. A best after date? The label says it can be kept for 8 years or more.
Reviewed by DucksFan16 from Tennessee
2.83/5 rDev -18.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
2.83/5 rDev -18.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Obviously an infected bottle, so rating reflects the Russian Imperial Style that it should represent. However, it tastes like a sour brown ale, and is actually quite enjoyable.
Apr 04, 2015
Podge Belgian Imperial Stout from Picobrouwerij Alvinne
Beer rating:
80 out of
100 with
247 ratings
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