Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    May 28th is Pontiac. I may have just found another set of tickets to buy….
     
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  2. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Warrior Brewing Barbarian Imperial Stout
    New
    Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

    4.16/5 rDev +6.7%
    look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
    Pours a thick, chewy, almost jet black, tan head and some nice lacing.
    Aroma of roasted malts, coffee, licorice, toffee and some dark fruit.
    Taste of coffee, roasted malts, toffee.
    It's a big, thick, chewy beer.
    Probably shoulda bought more.
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    #502 ZebulonXZogg, Feb 4, 2023
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  3. mickyge

    mickyge Grand Pooh-Bah (4,232) Nov 1, 2014 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    My favorite imperial stout

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    So many layers, molasses, toffee, expresso, chocolate
     
    #503 mickyge, Feb 4, 2023
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  4. Nugganooch

    Nugganooch Grand Pooh-Bah (4,480) Jan 13, 2011 California
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    Oskar Blues ~ BA TenFidy 2017
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    Stovepipes!

    Charred malts, richly toasted cereal, dark chocolate, vanilla, and coconut crème. Somewhat vinous at times with a dark berry like coffee note. Semi viscous coating and a noted alcohol warming. Moderate hop bitterness there lending an earthy dry finish. A touch of spice in the aftertaste. This has held up incredibly well BA, stored in the beer refrigerator!
     
    #504 Nugganooch, Feb 5, 2023
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Another winner from the Extreme Beer Box. In fact, they have ALL been winners so far.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours motor oil black with almost no head. Looks thick! The nose is amazing. Vanilla, chocolate, malted milk balls, salted caramel, and slight roasted malts. I love when a beer just clicks and I want to keep smelling it. This is one of those.

    The taste is great. Brown sugar, malts, chocolate, toffee, vanilla, oak, dark fruit, a touch of cinnamon, and some tar.

    The mouthfeel is super thick and the aftertaste is mostly sweet toffee and chocolate. The ABV is insanely hidden on this. Super dangerous sipper! Overall, a fantastic beer!

    4.39/5 rDev +1.4%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

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    #505 Beersnake, Feb 5, 2023
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  6. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah


    Ouch, bet it’s priced much better too.


    Enjoy
     
    #506 Giantspace, Feb 5, 2023
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  7. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

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    Brewer's Reserve Vanilla Rye Stout - a 13.1% stout by Central Waters. Heavenly.
     
    #507 Blogjackets, Feb 5, 2023
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  8. neenerzig

    neenerzig Pooh-Bah (2,885) Feb 15, 2006 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    So, I went to a store earlier today hoping to find the new batch of Stone Ruination. They didn't have any, but there was a single can of the 2022 IRS that came out about 3 months ago on the shelf. I'm enjoying it as I type this. I can't remember the last time I had a pour of this beer when it is new/current/fresh. I still have a few bombers of vintage stone IRS in my cellar I haven't cracked yet. Really enjoying this can of IRS. I forgot how excellent this beer is fresh! It's still got that signature Stone hop presence! Goes really well with the heavily roasted malts. Stone IRS was one of the first, if not the first, beer of this style I had. I first had it in April 2006 when that year's batch was new/fresh. I'll be on the hunt this coming week for Ruination and more cans of IRS too. Let's hope Stone brings both of these back in some type of regular rotation, even if they are only available as yearly seasonals.

    Eric
     
    #508 neenerzig, Feb 5, 2023
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  9. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    This one surprised me with just how good it was: Founders KBS - Chocolate Cherry

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    Pours pitch black, dark, oily and opaque. Thin one to two finger head forms on the beer. Its mocha colored and velvety in consistency. Aroma has notes of roasted malts, cocoa, dark bakers chocolate, coffee, and a subtle hint of tart cherry. Not much comes through on the nose in the way of bourbon or barrel, but that is kind of par for the course with KBS.

    Taste follows the nose with notes of roasted malts, bakers chocolate, cocoa, lots of fresh coffee and hints of bourbon and oak. The cherry is there, but it is very subtle. So subtle in fact that I initially read it as part of the coffee - a fruity coffee - but then realised it was the cherry not the coffee. As the beer warms up the cherry opens up a bit and becomes more noticeable. This is clearly KBS plus some cherry - the base beer is exactly what I remember from KBS with the even handed addition of cherry, Feel is relatively light to medium bodied for a stout. Its smooth and luscious. Moderate carbonation.

    Overall its very good and a worthy addition to the KBS name and lineup. I was skeptical of this one, but it turns out its excellent.

    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25 = 4.35 (rDev +5.3%)
     
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  10. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Half a mug of Central Waters Vanilla Rye Stout and half a mug of Tanzanian peaberry coffee. Delightful!
     
    #510 Blogjackets, Feb 5, 2023
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  11. foundersasap

    foundersasap Maven (1,405) Feb 2, 2015 Michigan
    Trader

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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    love extended barreling and this is a magnificent example of it.

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    There is a rye whiskey/molasses note dominating this that I'm loving. I also get dark European chocolate, plenty of roasty char, plus hints of anise. If you think all big beer needs to be viscous and sticky, you might find this thin. I find the mouthfeel wonderfully smooth. This is an all-timer.
     
    #512 DIM, Feb 5, 2023
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  13. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Just checked my two bottles in Da Fridge and they are both 9/6:sweat_smile:. Thanks for reporting out!
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #513 CarolinaCardinals, Feb 5, 2023
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  14. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    This is 64% Imperial Stout. I think it's okay to post it here.

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    Even after all these years, FW remains one of the best breweries. Especially, when it comes to these high ABV, barrel aged offerings.

    Cheers! :beers:
     
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  15. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    From the Extreme Beer Box, for me Imperial Stout #5, the 1st from the aforementioned mentioned box where I didn't pour at least 4oz down the drain. Hallelujah Brother!
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    Black Daruma.....from Japas, or maybe Japascervejaria.....its on the can!
     
    #515 ZebulonXZogg, Feb 6, 2023
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  16. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    2021 can of Yeti, and appropriate glassware
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    #516 jmdrpi, Feb 6, 2023
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  17. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I've read reviews where people say mouthfeel is thin and i just keep on walkin:rolling_eyes:

    Paraboloid is a great example of the world class barrel program they got up at FW.
     
    #517 Resistance88, Feb 6, 2023
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  18. Nugganooch

    Nugganooch Grand Pooh-Bah (4,480) Jan 13, 2011 California
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

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    North Coast ~ Barrel Aged Old Raspy XXIV
    Really solid but you already know that BA! I was happy to stumble across the 12ozers this weekend
     
    #518 Nugganooch, Feb 6, 2023
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  19. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I have one on order from Tavour. Really enjoy the Anniversary offerings. Can't get them around here anymore
     
    #519 VodkaPong87, Feb 6, 2023
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  20. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    No apologies necessary - without you I'd have never had the opportunity to try this brew! And remember, I grade hard.
     
    #520 Ozzylizard, Feb 6, 2023
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