Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    Didn’t think of that. Huh. I’ll have to try two others to see. Interesting idea.
     
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  2. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    I agree... ppl have been complaining its too sweet like its a blueberry cobbler but I'm not seeing it
     
    #2042 MistaRyte, Aug 5, 2023
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  3. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    2022 Smog City Infinite Wishes after work
    It's been a while ,i think over a year ,since i have had this.
    This vintage is prolly one of their best.

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  4. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] [​IMG] Tired Hands, “Only Void 2022 Bourbon and Rye Barrel Aged Imperial Stout “!
     
    #2044 Braunmeister_1943, Aug 6, 2023
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  5. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    This is some thick motor oil. Not sweet at all (thankfully). Tons of fresh ground coffee flavor. Definitely has coffee like that amazing Anchorage coffee stout I posted here a while ago. Like you’re sticking your nose into a bag of fresh ground beans for real

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    #2045 VodkaPong87, Aug 6, 2023
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Hell yeah, you deserve a win after their Scotch ale.
     
    #2046 DIM, Aug 6, 2023
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  7. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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  8. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    I picked up these cans while in Meadville for my college reunion at Allegheny in June. The cans have been in my cellar since my return. I believe I am lucky this brewery wasnt in town when I was in college! :crazy_face:

    Cross posted with the what MidAtlantic Beer are you drinking thread.

    This is Voodoo Brewing and their Where Our Secrets Go Imperial Stout. The beer registers 9.0% ABV.

    onto my review:
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    Sampling a cellar temp 12 oz can poured into my snifter. I picked this up at the brewery in Meadville in June. Date stamp on the can is canned on 2/2/2023.
    The beer pours a cola brown to black color and rests in the glass with no light passing through. A dense creamy tan head of about 1 cm foams up and fades to a sturdy surface covering. This leaves dense lattice when I take a sip or swirl the glass.
    the aroma on this beer is roast malts, dark chocolate and a bit of charred wood. No barrel aging mentioned, so must be malt scent. Not really any sweet notes on the nose and no hops nor hints of ABV.
    First sip reveals a medium body with very fine tingly carbonation and a smooth texture. The beer drinks pretty easy for an imperial stout. I sort of wish there was a little more "umph" to it.
    Flavor is roasted malts and dark chocolate, hints of that charred wood too. Not smokey like sausage but burnt wood, although not ashy. Never any hops to note and the ABV is hidden throughout.
    I find myself drinking this beer very easy and I find my glass empty quicker than expected. A no frills easy drinking imperial stout.
    4.05 in the BA DB
     
    #2048 sulldaddy, Aug 6, 2023
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  9. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Stillwater Artisan Ales (Stratford, CT) - Business

    A 13% abv stout brewed with molasses & muscovado
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    #2049 jmdrpi, Aug 6, 2023
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  10. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Earlier tonight also had a glass of 2SP Brewing (Aston, PA) - Bourbon The Russian
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  11. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    . At first thought, that is a bit of a surprise. However, it’s making more sense now that my original bias is wearing off.
     
    #2051 SLeffler27, Aug 6, 2023
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  12. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    KBS Booberry. Not up to the original by any means, but a solid stout. I’d rather have seen Lizard of Koz get released again.

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    #2052 Blogjackets, Aug 6, 2023
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  13. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    prairie - this is the way. another solid prairie offering even if it has a few too many additives. still quite enjoyable. cheers!
     
    #2053 Luscious_Malfoy, Aug 7, 2023
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  14. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Can we change the title to ‘Stout appreciation thread’? Asking for a friend

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    #2054 VodkaPong87, Aug 7, 2023
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  15. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    One of the worst beers i have ever had. Absolutely awful. Tasted like a diabetes pastry you get at ralphs or 711
    I shoulda known ,but still took the risk. I took one sip outta this and hated it.Held my nose to finish the reaminder inglass and gave the bottle to my neighbor who really liked it . A Happy Ending
    Pure Project - Hazelsaurus Rex
    Imperial Stout with coffee ,hazelnuts and vanilla
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    #2055 Resistance88, Aug 7, 2023
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  16. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Complete 180° from yesterdays disappointment.

    Destihl - Rye BA Dosvidanya
    Major "Fuck Yea" goes out to MMMike who sent me a couple of these when he saw they've been a long time want for me. Hits every mark i expect from a Great Rye BA Imperial Stout
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    #2056 Resistance88, Aug 7, 2023
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  17. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    BOMB!
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    #2057 Blogjackets, Aug 7, 2023
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  18. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    nice!! central IL represent
     
    #2058 Luscious_Malfoy, Aug 8, 2023
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  19. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    had about 6oz of this in the morning, capped it, fridges it and then finishing the rest tonight. this was really good. maybe one of the better BL’s i’ve had in recent memory. nutty coffee and chocolate and bourbon. cheers!!
     
    #2059 Luscious_Malfoy, Aug 8, 2023
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  20. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Most people get hyped on the Barleywines they make, but i was hyped on this and was lucky enough to land one
    Kameneari from Jackie -Os
    Per the brewery:
    "Blended from our most prized barrels, aged from 23-34 months, Kameniari is a tribute to the tenacity and resolve of the people of Ukraine. Kameniari is named after a poem written by Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko (1856-1916), which tells the story of liberation from oppression and laying the foundation for a brighter future."
    Sent to me by @Beer_Economicus

    and Fuck Me is this fucking Delicious !!!
    Hundred times better than BBT or any hyped up blended imperial stout i have ever had. Thats word. Try it and see for yourself.
    Just WOW
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    #2060 Resistance88, Aug 8, 2023
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