Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    They even waxed the can for you! I feel like you're a legit influencer now
     
    #661 unlikelyspiderperson, Feb 16, 2023
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  2. BMBCLT

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

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    Cheers! :beers:
     
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  3. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    2018 series 1 Stone Fyodor, a few past the 5 year mark. Super tight cork, no oxidation effects to my palate. Drinking great. Barrel all day.

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  4. Pereza987

    Pereza987 Pundit (782) Nov 2, 2014 Florida
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    So many of Burial stouts read incredibly crazy on the label and then I find them surprisingly balanced. Cheers.
     
    #664 Pereza987, Feb 17, 2023
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  5. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I’ve been waiting for the right night to open mine. I have very high hopes for it
     
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  6. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Exactly!
     
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  7. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Visited Birds Fly South today in Greenville, SC which is mainly known for their very good Farmhouse and Saison mixed fermentation ales but lo and behold i discovered they make an imperial stout and several barrel aged variants. The BBA was long gone but i ended up purchasing a four pack of Empress Rising aged in red wine barrels for 11 months. This is incredibly balanced and subtle (not overly fruity), very easy drinking for a 12.5% abv beer - Rated 4.21.

    Cheers!
    Tom

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  8. M-Fox24

    M-Fox24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,941) Mar 17, 2013 New Jersey
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    All the previous threads are locked: This felt the most appropriate without adding a new string – Em Sauter dissects the porter to stout mishmash in simplistic terms:


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    #668 M-Fox24, Feb 17, 2023
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  9. VodkaPong87

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

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Helloooooooo Nurse. I dont think I've ever had a wine aged stout. How dry was jit?
     
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  11. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    @Resistance88 just snagged some Parabajava off Tavour. I guess it’s not totally useless. Still uninstalling after this box closes in 3 days
     
    #671 VodkaPong87, Feb 18, 2023
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  12. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Double Barrel Vanilla Pallbearer from The Veil. thanks to @TurkeysDrinkBeer for this one.

    absolutely incredible. tons and tons of oak spirit barrel, strong vanilla addition that blends with a chocolate-forward base imperial stout. thick mouthfeel. very much enjoyed this one.

    cheers!!
     
    #672 Luscious_Malfoy, Feb 18, 2023
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  13. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    2020 Cocoanut Parabola on tap at Firestone
    @VodkaPong87 Congrats. Its an awesome stout . fuck tavour and their shit stouts.
    You're better off trading. I actually came to pick up more Parabajava and Paraboloid . I still have 5 of each at home , but....
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  14. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I don’t blame you. When I heard FW stopped distributing here, I happened to come across 4 2020 Parabolas at the only store I’ve seen it at. I bought them all. They were delicious
     
    #674 VodkaPong87, Feb 18, 2023
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  15. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    What can I send you for some of those fries??
     
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  16. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Cross posted this beaut with the #Cellaruary Thread. But definitely felt the Impy Stout lovers here would want a piece of the action too!
    17 year old Avery Brewing Mephistopheles Stout. 15.1% ABV on the label. Bottled on Jan 2006. Glad to share this one with all y'all!

    Onto my review:
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    Im sampling a cellar temp 12 oz bottle poured into my snifter. The beer is from batch 1, bottled in January 2006. Part of my cellaruary effort of 2023!
    the beer pours a rich cola brown and sits like black coffee in my glass, no light passing through. I get zero carbonation on the pour and a few clingy bubbles stick to the edge of my glass, but it is certainly not a complete "layer". Looks still in my glass.
    Aroma is rich and robust, even just from the cap popping. Rich dark chocolate fudge mixes with molasses and figs and raisin. I also get some light fusol booze, but this is very buried and the malts steal the nose. No hops anywhere.
    First sip reveals a thick body with VERY fine and gentle soft carbonation. the carbonation does fizz up if I swirl the beer in my mouth. Beer also leaves some legs on my glass like a merlot each time I take a sip.
    Flavor is rich dark chocolate fudge carrying the lead. This moves to some molasses and a bit of a tobacco and leathery note comes through in the middle. Dark fruit shows through briefly and then a bit of roast note pops up and lingers on the finish. Never any hops and no warming booze here either.
    I enjoy this 17 year old beer and am glad to have a chance to share it. I remember really liking this beer when it was new and fresh and am honestly surprised I didnt have review posted from the past. Glad to have #Cellaruary to help encourage me to open these old treats!!
    4.38 in the BA DB
     
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  17. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Came across some bcbs in the bargain bin for $7. It's a great stout at that price. I'd love to see them switch to $20 4 packs. But I'll probably go grab the last 3 or 4 they had on discount if they are still there next week. Nice fudgy booze (boozey fudge?).
     
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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  19. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Parabajava and a pupusa lo roca. But you've got a top 5 combo there for sure
     
    #679 unlikelyspiderperson, Feb 18, 2023
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  20. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    It's Loroco pera te dejo pasar.

    Edit :My wife is Salvadorian so i showed her this and she loves that you know what Loroco is. That's her favorite kind while I'm more of a revuelta de harina de arroz kinda person
     
    #680 Resistance88, Feb 18, 2023
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