Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    Haven’t. Definitely ISO after tasting this.
     
    #821 BigIronH, Aug 13, 2022
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  2. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    You need to. It's as good as it gets
     
    #822 SFACRKnight, Aug 14, 2022
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  3. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    IMO, after trying one fresh, all DFH WWS need to be consumed after 10 years on a shelf. The alcohol mellows, and the whole thing morphs into a silky, creamy, wispy, nectar of the gods.
     
    #823 micada, Aug 14, 2022
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  4. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Mortalis non-BA Hazel. Much better than I recall the previous batch. The hazelnut explodes in the aroma and flavor. The mouthfeel is impeccable.
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    #824 micada, Aug 14, 2022
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  5. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Utopias BA WWS is the troof
     
    #825 Luscious_Malfoy, Aug 14, 2022
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  6. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Black Cat Moan, an 11.3% stout by 8one8 Brewing. Thanks to @Resistance88 for the stout. Cheers!

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    #826 Blogjackets, Aug 14, 2022
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  7. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    How much is that a bottle?
     
    #827 Blogjackets, Aug 14, 2022
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  8. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    BA in Willett Barrels for 2 years - tasty
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    #828 Argail, Aug 14, 2022
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  9. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Some of the Pollyanna Personal Chain Letter beers are listed an American Impy's, some Russian Impy's, I believe they're Russian, but WTF do I know, except there is no finer beer than an Imperial Stout.....


    4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
    Thick'n chewy black pour, big cola head collapses to a ring, some lacing. Boogar machine says roasted malts a bit of vanilla, dark fruit and molasses all make an appearance, a pleasant bitter finish. Thick body, nicely carbonated. Damn fine beer!
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    I guess it did.....vanilla was spot on here.
     
    #829 ZebulonXZogg, Aug 14, 2022
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  10. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    @Blogjackets Hazel is $18/500ml.
     
    #830 micada, Aug 15, 2022
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  11. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    $18 for a pint is rough in my book. Better be a damn good wee heavy. Like Thirsty Dog Wulver good (which is $27 for 48 ounces (four pack of bottles)).

     
    #831 Blogjackets, Aug 15, 2022
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  12. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Hazel is the Mortalis Hazelnut. Worth every penny! The Heavy Maple is Eli Fish. Was $15/500 ml…not bad. I might consider getting more Hazel. The trip sucks but whatcha gonna do? There is a bunch of Prison City BA Wham Whams around for $12/500ml. That’s a pretty decent drink, too.
     
    #832 micada, Aug 15, 2022
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  13. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    If damn good, then cheers! Like a good dinner out, if it’s high quality, then go for it.

     
    #833 Blogjackets, Aug 15, 2022
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  14. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Another Imperial stout from me to share with this thread before I take my weekly beer hiatus until Thursday. THis is Low Tide Brewing in Charleston, SC. Brunch with Santa, a 10% Imperial Milk stout with cinnamon and aged in bourbon and then maple barrels. 2021 vintage and I received it in a package as part of my winnings from NFL BIF 33.

    onto my review:
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    The bottle was put in barrels on 6-21-2021 and bottled on 11-10-2021. I am drinking on 8-14-2022.
    The beer is at cellar temp and Im pouring into my snifter. The beer pours a rich black coffee hue with no light passing through my glass. A dense creamy khaki colored head of 2 cm foams up during the pour and almost overtops my glass. The foam fades to a sturdy edge layer that leaves dense lattice when I swirl the glass.
    Aroma is a rich mix of chocolate, sweetened coffee and some very faint maple character. I dont get the cinnamon that is mentioned on the label. ABV is also pretty well hidden and I dont get any hop character on this beer from the nose.
    the first sip reveals a lighter body than anticipated and the carbonation and is spacious and soft, the texture is smooth and this beer drinks a little dangerous for 10% ABV.
    Flavor is some sweet chocolate and sweetened coffee with a bit of caramel and some brown sugar mixing together. Here I get some maple syrup just before the finish , but still no cinnamon. Never any ABV hints and hops are absent too. This is a pretty nice imperial stout that has sweet features on the flavor profile without being cloying or candy-like. I do wish that the body was a little fuller but enjoy drinking this beer.
    4.14 on the BA DB
     
    #834 sulldaddy, Aug 15, 2022
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  15. CurtisD

    CurtisD Savant (1,206) Aug 16, 2012 Canada (NB)
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    Ending my night with a RIS out of Halifax, NS:

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    #835 CurtisD, Aug 15, 2022
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  16. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    A bit cool this am, a nice 65°, a nice "breakfast" stout to start the day. Big coffee aroma and flavor right of the bat, maple syrup didn't show until it warmed up. This is really good, brewed with "Tugboat" coffee. I will have to look for that sometime. [​IMG]
    Mikerphone Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit
     
    #836 ZebulonXZogg, Aug 15, 2022
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  17. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Thought this was a mexican Imperial stout cuz of the name

    :yum:
     
    #837 Resistance88, Aug 15, 2022
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  18. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Cuvee Delphine from De Struise, barrel aged Black Albert. Brewed 12/19 and bottled 12/21 after spending time in 4 roses barrels. I was surprised to see several De Struise at a small grocery store while on vacation. This was only $6.

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    This is a nice change from the sea of saccharine sweet stouts around today. Roasty almost to the point of ash, with cocoa, leather, molasses, and earthy vanilla. There is a hint of a vinous twang at the finish. More wood than booze from the barrels which works well with the base beer. Nice way to end a great day.
     
    #838 DIM, Aug 16, 2022
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  19. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    #839 Argail, Aug 16, 2022
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  20. CraftFan5

    CraftFan5 Pooh-Bah (2,264) May 14, 2013 New Jersey
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    I had an adventurous week. First, the pics:

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    Now the bottle of Nyx from Mortalis definitely had something wrong with it. So I reached out to them on IG:

    Did @mortalisbrewing get any complaints about the bottles of Nyx? Just opened mine, smelled funny, tasted even funnier. A sweet and sour mess. Instant drainpour.

    They got back to me almost instantly wanting details: which batch, when did I buy it, where did I buy it, etc. Then they asked for my address. That is some seriously good customer service. Looking forward to anything they may send me.
     
    #840 CraftFan5, Aug 16, 2022
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