Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] Some black gold from Chico, CA and/or Mills River, NC! Whatever the location, still some of the best!
     
    #2461 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 8, 2023
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I think there were around 10 available online the Monday after the release. I was very happy with what I got.
     
    #2462 DIM, Oct 8, 2023
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  3. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    In my opinion, the vast majority of regular stouts aren’t very complex, and instead rather one note. BA’ing adds a lot to them to both give them more complexity, but also just a lot more flavor. And, of course I am in agreement with you, as I think regular BA stouts are usually overly bitter compared to their BA counterparts, which to me balances everything out as well.

    #TeamBA
     
    #2463 Beer_Economicus, Oct 8, 2023
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  4. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Oh no. I often wonder what the next big beer movement would be…meat adjuncts!
     
    #2464 micada, Oct 8, 2023
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  5. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    I was able to set up a trade with a BA who was going. My understanding is event is a little busy at open, but only a few variants sold out quickly. Most were available for a good chunk of the day and definitely check online store. Several could be ordered last year. Free Will ships anywhere in Pennsylvania.
     
    #2465 sulldaddy, Oct 8, 2023
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    For free on orders over $50 with coupon code FREEWILLFREESHIP. I may have used that a time or six after I found it.
     
    #2466 DIM, Oct 8, 2023
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  7. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Bought another of these AleSmith Speedway Affogado stouts. So good.

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    #2467 Blogjackets, Oct 9, 2023
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  8. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Dammit…great. Now I’ll order from them to ship to the UPS store when I get my Tavour orders… Might as order Jackie O’s too. Don’t tell my wife I’m spending all the savings.
     
    #2468 micada, Oct 9, 2023
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  9. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    I wanted a peanut butter stout. IDK, maybe I’m pregnant. My belly does look rather round lately. Lasting Brass Wrath of the Nunchucks. Not as complex as say Thin Man’s BA Peanut Butter Jenkins, but the peanut flavor is strong and fresh like that, and the malt base is semi-sweet chocolate delicious.

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    #2469 micada, Oct 9, 2023
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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Make sure you get Dystopias, a poor man's Utopias and really freaking good. That'll get you right to the free shipping threshold.

    I won't talk to your wife if you don't talk to mine.
     
    #2470 DIM, Oct 9, 2023
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  11. GregoryChaly

    GregoryChaly Initiate (157) Mar 9, 2020 Florida

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  12. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Im back!! Time to share another impy stout. Im trying to clear space in my cellar for this super awesome BIF that @Beersnake1 is coordinating! Gotta consume some big beer bottles!
    This is Barreled Souls out of Saco, Maine and their Deep Space extended aged Imperial Stout. Stayed in Bookers Bourbon barrels for 19 months and 30 days according to the label. Beer is 16.4%. WOO! gonna take my time with this beast!

    onto my review:
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    Sampling a cellar temp 500 ml bottle poured into my snifter. Beer was bottled on 8/24/2022 and I picked it up at the brewery in October 2022. Bottle has been in my cellar since then.
    The beer pours a dark black coffee color, with no light passing through my glass. A small , dense tan head of .5 cm foams up and fades quickly to a thin edge layer.
    Aroma is more mild than I had expected for the beer. I do get some roasted malt notes and dark chocolate bar, with some bourbon notes and also hints of molasses and brown sugar. But none of these scents are robust. The ABV is hidden with no fusol or peppery notes. No hops here either.
    First sip reveals a medium body and slightly sticky texture. I do get some coating on my palate and also a good covering on my lips with each sip. This all seems fitting for a big BA stout.
    Flavor is similar to the nose but here is more robust. Brown sugar and molassess with a big hit of bourbon and some sweet vanilla. A little dark chocolate in the background. Never any hop presence and the ABV is here with a big dose of warming on the finish. This warmth covers my throat and gut on each swallow. Feels like a big beer and makes me sip this one.
    The aroma was a bit disappointing, but otherwise this is a tasty bourbon barrel aged stout. glad to have tried this one!
    4.23 in the BA DB
     
    #2472 sulldaddy, Oct 9, 2023
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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Barrel Souls puts out some of the best stouts and barleywines!
     
    #2473 Beersnake, Oct 9, 2023
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  14. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I still have this 18%ABV monster that @sulldaddy sent me on our first trade we did . Wanna solo dome it but that's the kinda stuff you share *wink wink*


    No posts since sunday,!? I can't remember the last thing i had, but i might just pop something open today when i get home . Got a few things I feel like drinking.
     
    #2474 Resistance88, Oct 10, 2023
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  15. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Enjoying a BA stout from Divine Barrel. This is very good, a touch of coffee and chocolate to go with the barrel that lends a touch of vanilla and bourbon that balances very nicely. Rated 4.21.
    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #2475 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 10, 2023
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  16. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I enjoyed the one you sent me , Tom. Drank the bastard straight out the can on set and saved the label!
     
    #2476 Resistance88, Oct 10, 2023
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  17. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Love when you can smell the bourbon without being near the glass. This might be the most consistent BA stout of all time. Always tastes the same (tasty) every single time.

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    #2477 VodkaPong87, Oct 11, 2023
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  18. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Wow. Not one post since mine!

    Ceylon Swirl: Tree House brewing. Blended barrel aged with cinnamon, vanilla and coffee. Had one a few months ago that my sister grabbed for me, and when I went up myself the week later, I had to grab another. Coffee still holding strong. Crazy that it’s still available. TH stouts and barleywine stick around so long because of their hazy rep. But they do these pretty good as well

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    #2478 VodkaPong87, Oct 12, 2023
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  19. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I'll be back with 1 (or 4) tomorrow!
     
    #2479 Beersnake, Oct 12, 2023
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  20. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    . i think we should shut the thread down. especially with "stout season" approaching
     
    #2480 Resistance88, Oct 12, 2023
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