Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

Haven’t tried Smog City’s Coffee Porter yet, hopefully will soon, but QFT for Beachwood’s Mocha Machine. Flies under the radar with the low ABV, but pound for pound an excellent option.

 

Do I detect a trade in the offing here?

 

there’s hardly a better way to start the morning. think this may be my last can... out with the old and in with the new! cheers!!

 

Damn this is a good vintage. Less roast and more bourbon than 2021

 

I miss that one. It always seemed to sell quickly here and we still get some of their other stuff but I haven't seen ten fidy or its ba counterpart in 2 or 3 years

 

This was the only time I’ve seen it for the most recent release so it was an obvious purchase. I think 2019 was my favorite vintage because it had an extra chocolate note that seems to usually be missing. Still a top tier bba stout regardless.

 

Hubbard's Cave (brewed at Une Annee) Say Nut Again - 12% ABV Imperial Stout with hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios.



Very good, without anything artificial.

Cheers!

 

Do they state publicly they don't use anything artificial or is that just the assumption because it's not explicitly stated on the can?

 

The way it smells and tastes, plus this is on the label...

Imperial Stout with hazelnut, walnut, almond, pistachio
Contains: Hazelnut, Walnut, Almond & Pistachio


However, even Untitled Art lists real ingredients, but then it's followed with "...Natural Flavors". And their stuff definitely smells and tastes artificial. And it's always too sweet, unbalanced and yet has very little body. They use a lot of caramel color and call it an Imperial Stout. If you want to try some of the best Imperial Pastry Stouts, get a hold of Burial's stuff. Some are better than others, but they're all very good.

 

from the stout box. always a classic. cheers!!

 

Forest Bänger from Põhjalla brewing

Good stuff from some people who make good stuff. The rowan berries add a tart element to this one that works well and it's not as barrely as their straight BA stuff but it's still quite tasty

 

Have they done paraboloid before last year and are they planning to do it annually from now on?

Ima hafta open one up next to celebrate

 

Can confirm this was a good choice. Don't listen to anything that tomorrow morning me says

 

I won't like that because I'm not going to make a choice nearly that responsible

 

this one is quite the stunner. sad it’s my last can..