Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. Troy-Hawaii

    Troy-Hawaii Pooh-Bah (1,985) Jun 15, 2015 Hawaii
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    Firestone Parabola Orange Bitters Barrel. Part of their Vintage Trio Pack.
     
    #1901 Troy-Hawaii, Dec 5, 2022
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  2. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Yea a god damned Rarity! It's brewery only and they won't even ship this in state!
    Part of a 4 pack.
     
    #1902 Resistance88, Dec 5, 2022
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  3. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    This one is nice, too, because it tells you the abv, what barrels were used, and how long it was aged for. No story time, just the stuff we want to know.
     
    #1903 VodkaPong87, Dec 5, 2022
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  4. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Cross posting from yesterday's WBAYDN thread; Had a collaboration between Abomination and Evil Twin, a fine dessert imperial stout after the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers. Surprisingly it was not too sweet, thanks to the coffee.
    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #1904 CarolinaCardinals, Dec 5, 2022
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  5. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    I liked it. It wasn’t stellar, but as it warmed it opened up.
     
    #1905 Braunmeister_1943, Dec 5, 2022
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  6. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    A special Krampusnacht beer - Rye BORIS. The best Hoppin Frog stout? I know it’s highly coveted by @Resistance88. It may just be my favorite stout. Cheers!

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    #1906 Blogjackets, Dec 6, 2022
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Having a coffee Ralphius.

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    The base beer is so rich and fudgy that the coffee has a hard time coming through. It is there as a welcome accent but I would have liked more of it.
     
    #1907 DIM, Dec 6, 2022
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  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    A rare sight for me to go for this kinda shit but i got a pack to send singles of Hawaiian Terrace Speedway and figured what the hey!
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    A rare sight to see ya here @DIM !
    Ralphius has been a want for a LONG time but reading that makes me feel better bout not landing one as i hate rich liquid fudgy/ brownie batter base stouts
     
    #1908 Resistance88, Dec 6, 2022
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah Ralphius might not be your breed then. Stouts are great and this is a fun thread, cheers!
     
    #1909 DIM, Dec 6, 2022
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Straight up classic Russian Imperial Stout. Aceite Crudo from Spindle Tap Brewing in Texas. Comes in at 12% ABV.

    Pours motor oil black with light brown head. The nose is big roasted malts, coffee, tobacco, sweet dark fruit, and molasses. The taste is bitter roasted malts mixed with sweet fruit and brown sugar. Molasses, black licorice, sticky toffee, coffee grounds, tobacco, leather, and charred wood. Mouthfeel is thick and creamy. Aftertaste is bitter oak. Dry. Overall, a great stout.

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    #1910 Beersnake, Dec 6, 2022
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  11. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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  12. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Crude Oil! IsO

    Regarding the Speedway Hawaiian Terrace...its ok but NOT worth buying if ya want coconut...the Mostra and Coconut variant last year was much better
     
    #1912 Resistance88, Dec 6, 2022
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  13. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Long day today so I opened my last bottle of this stout. I bought these in TN last spring and the bottle is etched bottled 2022 so I’m guessing this is 10 months or so in the bottle. Pitch black, my iPhone flashlight can’t shine through this beer. Thick but not like sludge. No carbonation. Coconut is at a nice level. Very mild sweetness , I guess this is the maple that had really faded, the first bottle I had was very maple forward. Barrel is mild but shows up. I wish there was a bit more barrel. For a high ABV this is not drinking like it at all. Going down way too fast and easy. Really enjoying this beer and would buy another 4 pack tomorrow if it was on a shelf.

    Not sure why the photo is all stretched out.

    Phillies signed Turner, once Harper gets back look out.

    Enjoy

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    #1913 Giantspace, Dec 6, 2022
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  14. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Oil indeed. This one reminded me of the old school Stone RIS.
     
    #1914 Beersnake, Dec 6, 2022
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  15. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Well today was like Christmas as i received an awesome beer mail from Tomas @Resistance88. Looking forward to enjoying these! And love the toast from Tomas and appreciate the time spent on the calligraphy!
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    So of course, i had to dive right in and crack the Parabajava. A brief review follows below:
    Nose is heavily roasted coffee forward and am getting notes of the barrel in the background - vanilla, leather, and bourbon.
    Taste is a huge malt base that has notes of chocolate and assimilates the heavy roasted coffee nicely. Barrel aging lends a nice touch of vanilla and leather. Finishes well balanced with a light kiss of bourbon on top of the coffee. Overall rating of 4.53 - World Class!
    Not quite an @sulldaddy review but working my way there!
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1915 CarolinaCardinals, Dec 6, 2022
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  16. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Quite a package of tasty beers there! That guy @Resistance88 does have some awfully fancy handwriting! I also appreciate the notes he includes in trades!
    That review certainly hits the highpoints of your experience. Best part about reviewing beers........gaining more experience through practice, is actually FUN! :beers:
     
    #1916 sulldaddy, Dec 6, 2022
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  17. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    from earlier and forgot to post.. cheers!
     
    #1917 Luscious_Malfoy, Dec 6, 2022
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  18. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    namesake beer.


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    #1918 Luscious_Malfoy, Dec 7, 2022
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Reunited!
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    #1919 Resistance88, Dec 7, 2022
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  20. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I will have to check my local shops to see if it arrived. Can't wait! Always a favorite.
     
    #1920 Beersnake, Dec 7, 2022
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