Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Behind coffee, coconut has become my second favorite stout additive.
     
    #1621 DIM, Nov 10, 2022
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  2. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Vanilla is quickly becoming one of my least favorites. It's better as a support addition, not the main, or only
     
    #1622 VodkaPong87, Nov 10, 2022
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  3. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    @Resistance88 and I have discussed this many times. I like real vanilla bean flavors. Not Kroger vanilla extract. As you said, it works best as a support.
     
    #1623 BigIronH, Nov 10, 2022
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  4. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    2022 Revolution Deth’s Tar. to me, Thundertaker is better but this still rocks. tons of barrel and oak with cocoa and tobacco.
     
    #1624 Luscious_Malfoy, Nov 11, 2022
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I love vanilla as an addition, but I completely agree with you about NOT being the main flavor. It's a great accent, but any more is off-putting.
     
    #1625 Beersnake, Nov 11, 2022
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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Abuelita's Super Especial from the Bruery. A bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with cacao nibs, cocoa powder, Madagascar vanilla beans, and cinnamon. 15.2% ABV. I really like this one. Great integration of the adjuncts. Not too sweet at all. Still some nice roasted malts from the stout. Cheers!

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    #1626 Beersnake, Nov 11, 2022
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  7. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] Another Wegmans find: Round Guys Brewing, “Ukrainian Messenger “ Ukrainian Style Imperial Stout!
     
    #1627 Braunmeister_1943, Nov 12, 2022
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  8. adrock314

    adrock314 Pooh-Bah (1,963) Apr 14, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    2019 drinking very nice right now
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    #1628 adrock314, Nov 12, 2022
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  9. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    seemed an appropriate pour for my birthday. hope everyone is heading into the weekend with a tasty imperial stout. cheers!!
     
    #1629 Luscious_Malfoy, Nov 12, 2022
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  10. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] Brooklyn Brewery, “Black OPS” . BA Imperial Stout aged in Four Roses small batch bourbon barrels!
     
    #1630 Braunmeister_1943, Nov 12, 2022
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  11. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I’m going to request people stop asking for thicker stouts. This thing is literally syrup and it’s just so over the top and almost gross. I don’t think anyone actually enjoys this, other than posting about how thick it is. If it didn’t have coffee in it to balance out the sweetness, it would be undrinkable. If it was half the consistency, it would be top notch

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    #1631 VodkaPong87, Nov 12, 2022
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  12. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Happy Birthday. Hope it was a good one!
     
    #1632 Beer_Economicus, Nov 12, 2022
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  13. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Well, the problem is: How do you make Vanilla extract? You put vanilla beans in some type of alcohol. You Ina Garten recommends making your own by using vodka. So, it’s sort of a natural occurrence when you add vanilla beans to beer for it to thin it out and add an extract note if at a certain level.

    Obviously you don’t want it too overdone, but my point is that by adding vanilla beans, you literally create vanilla extract. So, it’s tough.
     
    #1633 Beer_Economicus, Nov 12, 2022
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  14. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] One of my favorite Imperial Stouts: Sierra Nevada, “Narwhal “. Still gleeful I was able to find this in West Chester, PA!
     
    #1634 Braunmeister_1943, Nov 12, 2022
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  15. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Happy Birthday!
     
    #1635 SLeffler27, Nov 12, 2022
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  16. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Nice re-brand of the Russian Messenger. A lot of their beers are just okay, but that is one of their best.
     
    #1636 jmdrpi, Nov 12, 2022
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  17. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Tree House Brewing - Impermanence
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    #1637 jmdrpi, Nov 12, 2022
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Been a while fellas
    2022 Deths Tar
    Better than Thundertaker.. ( @Luscious_Malfoy ):wink::stuck_out_tongue::stuck_out_tongue::stuck_out_tongue:

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    #1638 Resistance88, Nov 12, 2022
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    too lazy to check who makes that beer but i agree. fuck these trendy beer thingies
    balanced by science... i guess science is a buncha crap
     
    #1639 Resistance88, Nov 12, 2022
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  20. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I really wanted to like this when I tried it early this year. I ended up sending 3 cans back after tasting early signs of infection unfortunately. Do you know if this is a fresh batch?
     
    #1640 DIM, Nov 12, 2022
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