Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Fuckin this thing up.
    Always wanted to try this.
    Thank yu @basaywhat
    If you like big barreled sweet chocolate stouts this is for you. Exactly as they describe it.
    16.2% is insane cuz it isn't that noticeable .
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  2. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Im back with some more imperial stout goodness. this is Eat My Stout from Barreled Souls. I wish I had picked this up earlier in the year, but couldnt get a road trip together to Maine. This brew features marshmallow and butterfinger candy bars, and is 11.2%. However, its definitely not as sweet as if could have been, nor what I thought it may be.

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    Sampling a cellar temp 500 ml bottle poured into a snifter. Picked up at the brewery last weekend, almost 1 year after bottling. oops. Gotta get up to Barreled Souls more frequently!
    The beer pours a rich cola brown with dense creamy head of 4 cm. Almost overtops my glass, but does fade pretty quickly to a sturdy surface covering. I do get dense lattice when I swirl my glass.
    Aroma is dark chocolate, roasted malt notes some brown sugar and a bit of candied peanut butter note. Not boozy at all and no hop character either.
    First sip reveals a smooth texture and soft, gentle carbonation that is almost non existent. Body is medium and the beer drinks pretty easy overall.
    Flavor is rich malt with some dark chocolate, sweet chocolate, hints of roasted notes and some brown sugar. I get a bit of peanut butter towards the swallow and a bit of sweetness lingers. Never really any booze and again hops dont show up.
    I suspect the peanut butter notes were bolder when first bottled, but this is still a solid imperial stout.
    4.07 in the BA DB
     
  3. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Treehouse Barrel Blend Double Shot
    courtesy of @basaywhat
    Perfect example of an American Coffee Stout.
    Roasty, the mouthfeel is thiccboi, smells like a double espresso.
    Taste like cocoa, fudge , vanilla, bitter coffee and dark berries.
    I've had a few of these TH Coffee Stouts and im looking forward to Quad Shot.

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  4. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    BBA Old Rasputin XXIII
    A lil Downtown walk
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  5. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Cheers to me posting 3 here today. [​IMG]
     
  6. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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  7. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    KBS in Proper Glassware
    Tastes better like this way[​IMG]
     
  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Parabolita on left : Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa Beans and Sea Salt
    Camp Blanket on right : Imperial S'more Stout with Vanilla Beans and Cacao
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  9. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I wanted to hate this beer, but its good
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  10. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    Covert Artisan Ales BA Bon Imperial Pastry Stout, 13% ABV. After finishing the BA Bon, I was offered samples of Pillow Fort Imperial Pastry Stout and BA Pillow Fort. These folks really know their way round BA beers.

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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I was surprised to see this at the beer store today, I had no idea this was coming. I only bought a single but I'm headed back for the $14 4-pack.

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    First and foremost this is classic Storm King, which I have not had in a very long time. The coffee is noticeable up front but that ashy char I remember so well wipes it away at the finish. The coconut is even more subtle but noticeable at the edges. Good stuff priced right.
     
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  12. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Gotta be the hops. :laughing: But seriously, good to hear. Will be looking for this.
     
  13. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Grimm popul vuh. It's fucking awful. All sweet rum, no Cinnamon, no chile. No stout. Just rum. Don't bother fellas.
     
  14. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Name a beer after that band it better be an amazing beer.

    Enjoy
     
  15. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud
    BBA Imperial Stout
    One of the best in California
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  16. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Last night I had a barrel aged BORIS from Hoppin’ Frog at their tasting room. Good no nonsense stout.

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  17. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I want this, will be on the lookout.
     
  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    i will bang your line soon to see about some more
     
  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud
    Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout
    Owned By Veterans and the haven't removed rhe Russian from the label.
    Flavors of Bakers Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, dark fruit, vanilla and brown sugar complimented by Barrel Presence.
    5/5
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  20. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Noon Whistle/Binnys collaboration, No Sleep Til Bardstown, vanilla varient. Thankfully it's not to sweet on the backend, but I preferred the non vanilla.....oh well......[​IMG]
     
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