Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Let me back track my statement slightly. It definitely has more fudge flavor. But otherwise it wasn’t much different than the base
     
    #1521 VodkaPong87, Oct 29, 2022
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  2. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Haven't seen Narwhal in years, along with Ten-Fidy and Yeti
     
    #1522 ZebulonXZogg, Oct 29, 2022
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  3. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    2nd Shift/Binnys collaboration, Never Fall In Line a BA Impy Stout, but you all know that. Snot machine says chocolate, oak, vanilla, toffee, flavors match, spot on. [​IMG]
     
    #1523 ZebulonXZogg, Oct 29, 2022
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  4. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    I love the brew and your kitty!
     
    #1524 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 30, 2022
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  5. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    I was panicked stricken when I read that SN was reducing distribution of Narwhal and Bigfoot! I haven’t seen much of either here in SEPA. I am thrilled to have found this!
     
    #1525 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 30, 2022
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  6. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    i really enjoyed this one. not crazy thick, but nice notes from the barrels and the base stout had nice chocolate notes.
     
    #1526 Luscious_Malfoy, Oct 30, 2022
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  7. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Tired Hands Only Void 2022 release! The Black Forest Cherry Cake Imperial Stout! So damn f’ing good!
     
    #1527 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 30, 2022
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  8. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] I’m kicking myself for not indulging in this glorious offering earlier in my dark beer journey! Absolutely incredible!
     
    #1528 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 30, 2022
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  9. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Double Shot by Treehouse. Viscous. A fine stout.

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    #1529 Blogjackets, Oct 30, 2022
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  10. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Weathered Souls - Jamaican French Press

    Tons of espresso aroma and flavor. Quite roasty, dark chocolate as well. Some dark fruits, but no sweetness. Thick and smooth mouthfeel. Proper imperial stout.
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    #1530 jmdrpi, Oct 30, 2022
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  11. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Drinking this incredible stout tonight. I have had the barrel-aged version, but never the regular version. This one was acquired from someone who had been storing it in their cellar - probably about 5 years old (although no date on the bottle). Insanely good. Rich dark chocolate, burnt wood, earth, dark German bread, sponge toffee, French roast coffee beans, and some dark plums and cherries. Wow. Intense flavors. This is what I love to see. An incredible base beer and an incredible beer aged in barrels.

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    #1531 Beersnake, Oct 30, 2022
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  12. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    You poor bastard. I've got pounders of BA narwhal, and 12 oz yetis and 1050 all over.

    I'll be that guy, treehouses ipa is good, but their stouts are superb.
     
    #1532 SFACRKnight, Oct 30, 2022
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  13. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    Haven’t joined you all in a long long while but this is a beer I love. It was brought back last year by victory as a special seasonal and this is the last of my six pack. It may not be back for a while cause they brewed a version with coconut and coffee this year instead…

    Victory - Storm King

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    This beer is very hoppy in taste when fresh; to me the bitter and roast shine so much better now. This is like a shot of espresso with a piney bitter finish; burnt roasty and delicious. Have a great week everyone.
     
    #1533 jonphisher, Oct 31, 2022
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  14. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    what a rich, decadent treat this was. hope everyone is ending the weekend with a good imperial stout!
     
    #1534 Luscious_Malfoy, Oct 31, 2022
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  15. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Junechata from Transient. Imperial rye stout aged on violet sky cocoa nibs, cinnamon, salted caramel, and brown rice syrup. Yep, this is a sweet one. I love cinnamon in beers though, so I am enjoying this one. Super thick and viscous.

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    #1535 Beersnake, Oct 31, 2022
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  16. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    #1536 Argail, Oct 31, 2022
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  17. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Back with a barrel aged imperial stout. River North whiskey barrel aged Mr Sandman. 12.8% on the label. The bottle is courtesy of @evanforbeer thank you!

    onto my review:
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    Sampling a 2021 vintage bottle poured at cellar temp into my snifter. The beer pours a rich dark black coffee color with a creamy tan head of about 1 cm foaming up. This foams remains as a sturdy surface layer and leaves dense lattice with every sip or swirl of the glass.
    The aroma on this beer is roasted malt and some charred wood with hints of bourbon. I also get dark chocolate hints here. No booziness and the hops are not showing through.
    First sip of this brew reveals a smooth texture with some soft spacious carbonation. The beer has a medium body and overall this is easy to drink for a bigger beer.
    Flavor is roasted malt and whiskey notes mixing with some dark chocolate and some brown sugar. I get a good dose of whiskey on the finish. Not hot or boozy, whiskey flavor. I dont get the charred wood notes that I found on the nose. No hops anywhere on this brew.
    Glad I had a chance to try this one.

    4.24 in the BA DB
     
    #1537 sulldaddy, Oct 31, 2022
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  18. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    #1538 Argail, Oct 31, 2022
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Alesmith - Speedway Stout

    World Class Imperial Stout.
    Don't see them much back home as much but worked all weekend near San Diego and grabbed me a pint can.
     
    #1539 Resistance88, Oct 31, 2022
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  20. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    If you told me this was a peanut butter stout, I would 100% believe you (strange). It’s pretty good, but doesn’t taste like s’mores at all. *update* as it’s warming i get it graham cracker a little more. But it really does taste like peanuts in here

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    #1540 VodkaPong87, Nov 1, 2022
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