Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by Resistance88, Jan 1, 2023.

Tags:
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 61 of 176
  1. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Onto round two and enjoying "Big Yeti" which is Great Divide's remake of their 25th Anniversary beer which i paid $11.99 for a stovepipe can back in 2019. Enjoying this for essentially $2.00 a can as part of the mixed twelve-pack bought back in the fall. Still tasting great, definitely a more roastier malt and much more hops to balance the huge malt base when compared to the base Yeti. Still maintain the 4.32 rating i gave it in 2019.
    Cheers!
    Tom

    [​IMG]
     
    #1201 CarolinaCardinals, Apr 15, 2023
    jonphisher, Luscious_Malfoy, sulldaddy and 10 others like this.
  2. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Untitled Art Chocolate Cinnamon Churro Pastry Stout (Imperial Stout), 8% ABV. Aroma is as advertised, strong chocolate and cinnamon, plus peppers, chocolate, and batter. Taste follows. A true pastry stout. I rated it 4.46.

    [​IMG]
     
    #1202 bbtkd, Apr 15, 2023
    DogbiteWilliams, Luscious_Malfoy, GreenBayBA and 9 others like this.
  3. Resistance88

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

    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud 2019 Vintage
    Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout

    Lots of roasted malt , mild chocolate, cola and a nice subtle heat from the alcohol/barrel on the finish.
    These guys are one of my favorite breweries in California . Gonna go buy Rum,Scotch and Brandy versions of this when i get the chance.


    [​IMG]
    Military meaning:
    "A barrel shroud is an external covering that envelops (either partially or full-length) the barrel of a firearm, to prevent unwanted direct contact with the barrel (e.g. accidental collision with surrounding objects, or the user accidentally touching a hot barrel, which can lead to burns)."
     
    #1203 Resistance88, Apr 15, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, sulldaddy and 13 others like this.
  4. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Neckbeard Nectar from Transient and the Beer Cellar. An imperial stout aged in Elijah Craig 11 year bourbon barrels for 24 months and Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels for 12 months. Nothing added. Comes in at 14% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a thick and black as midnight. Looks thick. An inch of brown head sticks around for a minute or two. The nose is insane. Maple, chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon raisin toast, rich toffee, brown sugar, and prunes. It blows my mind that this doesn't have anything added to it. Just straight up barrel influence.

    The taste is really nice. Chocolate, fudge, burnt toffee, big roasted malts (especially on the back end), maple, vanilla, raisins, dates, bitter oak, and huge notes of bourbon. I feel like I can pick out the Buffalo Trace, but not as much the Elijah Craig barrels. This is definitely not sweet on the taste. Very much bourbon and roasted malts, mixed with some dark chocolate and toffee.

    There is definitely a slight burn on the way down. This is no slouch. The ABV is detectable for sure, but it's never quite solvent like. It's definitely thick and creamy on the mouthfeel. The aftertaste is a mix of burnt toffee and roasted malts. Lovely.

    [​IMG]
     
    #1204 Beersnake, Apr 16, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, sulldaddy and 15 others like this.
  5. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Pizza Boy Brewing (Enola, PA) - Sunny Side Up (Double Chocolate version). Big dark chocolate, just a touch of bourbon. Taste is also dominated by dark cocoa, but it's not sweet its got that nice earthy and slightly roasty flavor.
    [​IMG]
     
    #1205 jmdrpi, Apr 16, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, sulldaddy and 11 others like this.
  6. ZebulonXZogg

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

    A new beer from a new brewery for me, Public Crafts Blackboard. Thick dark pour, small khaki head, bid roast aroma aroma and flavor but I didn't think the was balanced. Nonetheless, it was a pretty solid offering.
    [​IMG]
     
    #1206 ZebulonXZogg, Apr 16, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, sulldaddy, GreenBayBA and 12 others like this.
  7. MadMadMike

    MadMadMike Grand Pooh-Bah (3,555) Dec 11, 2020 France
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Cigar City El Catador Club XV ‘Hecate’ - a BBA Imperial Stout with vanilla and maple syrup.
    15.5% ABV.
    Hecate brings aromas of figgy sweetness and tastes of a decadent maple fudge brownie. These flavors are layered with notes of wood spice and rounded vanilla sweetness. Outrageous! Cheeeeeers!

    [​IMG]
     
    #1207 MadMadMike, Apr 16, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, sulldaddy and 10 others like this.
  8. Resistance88

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

    In times where adjuncted trash litters shelves and taplists finding stuff like this brings a smile to ny face. Made by a really small microbrewery out of New Jersey.
    Muckraker Brewing - Dusk of Man Imperial Stout...
    contract brewed by Twelve Percent Beer Project in New Haven for ( familiar with them @sulldaddy ?)
    Brewed using malts and fermented with Scottish Heavy yeast.
    Im too busy enjoying to bother with tasting notes
    [​IMG]
     
    #1208 Resistance88, Apr 16, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, CraftFan5 and 14 others like this.
  9. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Parabola 2022 Orange Bitters. This is pretty bad. I never learn to avoid fruit in stouts. Have never liked one except Double Shot w/strawberry on tap at Tree House

    [​IMG]
     
    #1209 VodkaPong87, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, ZebulonXZogg and 11 others like this.
  10. Resistance88

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

    Don't ya worry those 2023 ones you got will blow thats taste right out ya mouf!
     
    #1210 Resistance88, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  11. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Already had one. Incredible as always
     
    #1211 VodkaPong87, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  12. Resistance88

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

    I like this Years Paraboloid better than last years , but i wouldnt turn either down.

    Same with this years Parabola ,they really pulled off some magic with it and i am lucky to be able to get it whenever i feel at the Propagator.
     
    #1212 Resistance88, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  13. Resistance88

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

    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud Russian Imperial Stout
    These guys NAILED the Russian profile that so many syrup pastry fans complain about.

    At 65 IBUs the bitterness you expect from a RIS is god damned spot on . I prefer this over Old Rasputin but only cuz the ABV is 1% higher .

    5/5
    [​IMG]
     
    #1213 Resistance88, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, TurkeysDrinkBeer, sulldaddy and 10 others like this.
  14. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    They're an importer/distributor as well as a sort of brewery incubator. Lots of small craft brands that operate out of there.
    :scream:
     
    #1214 unlikelyspiderperson, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  15. Resistance88

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

    I'm sending you one of these so you'll see what i mean.
    Reasons are:
    1) They're closer so more "local"
    2) 16oz format brewed at their location and 1% higher in ABV
    3) I say so
     
    #1215 Resistance88, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, GreenBayBA, VodkaPong87 and 1 other person like this.
  16. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm real curious to check it out. You've been hyping up this california brewery I'd never heard of and it looks like they've got a nice lineup of stouts.

    I've actually been loving the Crux Imperial Stout lately. It's a touch lower abv than raspy but it's damn near perfect. Rasputin is still the best value around though, and I'm into the 12 oz bottles personally.
     
    #1216 unlikelyspiderperson, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  17. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I need to get some parabaloid. Was expecting tavour to do a drop, but not that I saw
     
    #1217 VodkaPong87, Apr 17, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy and GreenBayBA like this.
  18. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Dark Night, a Imperial Stout and Belgian Dark Ale hybrid by Benedictine Brewery in Oregon. Run by monks from Mount Angel Abbey.

    Espresso, dark chocolate but also fig and plum flavors. Dry and a good bit roasty. Fuller bodied. Overall very tasty.

    [​IMG]
     
    #1218 jmdrpi, Apr 20, 2023
    Luscious_Malfoy, bbtkd, sulldaddy and 11 others like this.
  19. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    [​IMG]
     
    #1219 VodkaPong87, Apr 20, 2023
    GregoryChaly, Luscious_Malfoy, sulldaddy and 12 others like this.
  20. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Enjoying my first Burial pastry stout (for review). Had several samples at the October Burnpile festival. This one was picked up at the end of October and is made with chocolate nibs, multiple nut varieties, chocolate nibs, cherries, coconut, and banana. The discernible flavors are the nibs, nuts, and cherries. Not super sweet as the nuts are saving this from cloying. Very enjoyable beer but the style is one i can enjoy once in a great while. Rated 4.26. Nice job by the Burial brewing team!
    Cheers!
    Tom

    [​IMG]
     
    #1220 CarolinaCardinals, Apr 20, 2023
    GregoryChaly, Luscious_Malfoy, cavedave and 12 others like this.
Page 61 of 176
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.