The Abyss 2013 Reserve
Deschutes Brewery
- From:
- Deschutes Brewery
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 11%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.53 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 24, 2026
- Added:
- May 24, 2026
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Best after 08/16/14
It's dark. It's deep. It's mysterious. This imperial stout has immeasurable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of this special brew draws you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey.
The Abyss: malt beverage brewed with black strap molasses, licorice, with cherry bark and vanilla added with 6% aged in oak bourbon barrels, 11% aged in oak barrels and 11% aged in wine barrels.
It's dark. It's deep. It's mysterious. This imperial stout has immeasurable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of this special brew draws you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey.
The Abyss: malt beverage brewed with black strap molasses, licorice, with cherry bark and vanilla added with 6% aged in oak bourbon barrels, 11% aged in oak barrels and 11% aged in wine barrels.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
4.53/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Clear, dark brown pour, opaque body; thick, tan head; dense and creamy texture, sticky, fat rings of foam mark the glass. Rich aroma filled with notes of chocolate and cocoa powder; vanilla; whiskey; muted fruity esters. Phenomenal taste; deep, rich milk chocolate with shades of vanilla; muted boozy component; charred grain bitterness. Heavy body; dense and sticky; softly sludgy and velvety; gentle warmth balances the residual sugar presence.
My word! What a wonderfully aged beer. This thing must have been bottled nearly 13 years ago. It's been a while since I've had any Abyss (regardless of variant), but I do know the 2012 - 2015 or so range were always a pleasure to drink. Where Tavour got a hold of these beers, I don't know. I do know I should have ordered a few more, but c'est la vie. I also find it interesting that this beer was never added to the BA database.
ABV: 11%; pouring temperature: 53.0 °F; bottling info: Best after 08/16/14
Source: Tavour purchase a year or so ago
May 24, 2026My word! What a wonderfully aged beer. This thing must have been bottled nearly 13 years ago. It's been a while since I've had any Abyss (regardless of variant), but I do know the 2012 - 2015 or so range were always a pleasure to drink. Where Tavour got a hold of these beers, I don't know. I do know I should have ordered a few more, but c'est la vie. I also find it interesting that this beer was never added to the BA database.
ABV: 11%; pouring temperature: 53.0 °F; bottling info: Best after 08/16/14
Source: Tavour purchase a year or so ago
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