Black Butte XXII
Deschutes Brewery

Black Butte XXIIBlack Butte XXII
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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
11%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.24 | pDev: 12.03%
Reviews:
54
Ratings:
126
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 02, 2020
Added:
Jun 17, 2010
Wants:
  77
Gots:
  30
Released June 2010, Draft-only, after a problem with bottles detailed here: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/blog/2010/06/28/black-butte-xxii-cancelation/

Imperial "Porter brewed with cocoa nibs, orange and natural flavors added, with 25% aged in Bourbon Barrels"
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Ratings by HungarianCount:
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Rated by HungarianCount from California

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

Aug 11, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.4 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Nov 02, 2020
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Puts together the black and brown formula in the appearance, brown slight edge, super thin head 1/6". Aroma was complex full of chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, peppers even a small citrus edge.

This was pretty cool how the peppers and everything kind of took their turn. Each aroma/flavor was complimentary and not domineering. Great smooth mouthfeel, alcohol tamed, this is my fave anniversary BB edition yet, sucked about the bottles though.
Jul 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Mar 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.9 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by t2grogan from Arizona

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by neckbeardnation22 from Maryland

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by ZappBrannigan from Alabama

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by JoelClark from Idaho

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by deschutes_fan from California

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TX-Badger from Texas

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MNBeer1017 from Minnesota

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by HoudiniRN from Minnesota

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by TboneRN from Minnesota

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Apr 27, 2014
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Reviewed by deebo from Michigan

3.38/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at red cow. 3+ yrs old. Haven't tried before so no reference point for a fresh version.
A-Served in a teku glass with a finger of rocky sticky tan head. Looks black as hell.
S-aromas of sweet dark fruits, roasted malts, and a little vanilley bourbon.
T-sweet dark malts. Some back end bourbon bite. Not getting much of the fresh barrel wood/vanilla character.
M-not as thick as the previous 2 yrs of this anniversary porter. A tad cloying with just a bit of burn but the sweetness cuts it.
O-fun to try. Has gotten a bit cloying but still quite a bit of roasted malt character and some bourbon character.
Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Mar 21, 2014
Black Butte XXII from Deschutes Brewery
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 126 ratings