Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Dark Omen from Foundation Brewing. Imperial milk stout aged in bourbon barrels. Comes in at 11.6% ABV, and was sent to me by @sulldaddy in the barleywine/stout BIF.

    The nose hits immediately with rich chocolate. Milk, vanilla, marshmallow, raisin, and a touch of caramel. Just so freaking smooth.

    The taste is somewhat different from the nose, but still incredible. I'm getting much more roasted malts on the taste. This was almost non-existent on the nose. Again getting sweet chocolate, milk, vanilla, some toffee, and bourbon. This is a perfect example of the barrel not overpowering things here. Love it. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy, and the aftertaste is moderately sweet. Overall, a wonderful beer!

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  2. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    ~60 per bottle . It was fir 2 so about 15 dollars more than here.
    Sheesh

    my limit after having a fuckload of the ",best rated stouts" is a dollar an ounce. 20 bucks seems way too much for it, although it is good id rather have a bomber of Darkstar or someshit. Maybe if it was a pint can
     
    #3102 Resistance88, Dec 5, 2023
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Tawny Port Ralphius from Free Will

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    Bitters baker's chocolate and mellow port notes of caramel and muddled fruits work well together. Ashy roast finish with some oak, leather, and a hint of cigar smoke. The body is lightly silky and the carbonation is minimal. This came together extremely well.
     
    #3103 DIM, Dec 5, 2023
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  4. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Maybe next year we can work out another trade. Ralphius will be mine eventually
     
    #3104 VodkaPong87, Dec 5, 2023
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I'll get to a distributor next week that got some last year and see what they have. If they don't have any online next year I'm screwed too. I got very lucky to have the time to get to the brewery this year.
     
    #3105 DIM, Dec 5, 2023
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  6. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I think you should hit Barreled Souls before years end. Those guys have Gold
     
    #3106 Resistance88, Dec 5, 2023
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  7. TrojanRB

    TrojanRB Grand Pooh-Bah (3,779) Jul 27, 2013 Texas
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    Real Ale’s Commissar IRS. Dangerously drinkable for 9.8% ABV

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    #3107 TrojanRB, Dec 5, 2023
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  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Have had the pleasure of having their Barleywine and Tupps Full Grown Beast

    The BA Full Grown Beast is among my favorite stout with additives ( chocolate and coffee) I highly recommend it to people that like the more bitter stouts
     
    #3108 Resistance88, Dec 5, 2023
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  9. TrojanRB

    TrojanRB Grand Pooh-Bah (3,779) Jul 27, 2013 Texas
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    They sell a great mixed six that is 2x of Commissar, 2x Real Heavy Scotch Ale, 2x Black Quad Quaddrupel. I think I paid $12 or $13 which is pretty great value, especially since all the beers are about 10%

    I’ll keep an eye out for the Full Grown Beast, haven’t seen that. Love Tupps.
     
    #3109 TrojanRB, Dec 5, 2023
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  10. VodkaPong87

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

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    Edit: ok, that’s not fair. It’s actually good. Just annoying the stores here are charging $30 for it. The base is less than half the price
     
    #3110 VodkaPong87, Dec 5, 2023
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  11. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    This is a stout
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    #3111 Resistance88, Dec 5, 2023
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  12. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    A buck an Oz is a good number. I've turned down alot of big beers over the years for going way over. When Transient is turning out their product for 12.99 a bomber I have no need to seek beyond that. Cheers brother.
     
    #3112 BigIronH, Dec 6, 2023
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  13. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    The mystery bottle started last night and finishing tonight is Leche Reserva by Bottle Logic. 2019 vintage. 11%. An easy beer to guess the flavors (though I missed the tequila) but more importantly a good beer to drink. Very delicious. Much thanks to @2beerdogs

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    #3113 Blogjackets, Dec 6, 2023
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  14. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    One of the greats. Mind you, this particular bottle was less than stellar, but so far it’s been the only one that has been good and not great. Still drinks way too easily.
    Cheers all!
     
    #3114 Whyteboar, Dec 6, 2023
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  15. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    from last night but couldn’t get the pic to post. beer and glass compliments of @Braunmeister_1943

    dig this musical reference too



    cheers!!
     
    #3115 Luscious_Malfoy, Dec 6, 2023
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  16. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    They sold small bottles this year (375ml) for $20, which certainly isn't alone in that price range for big BA stouts. I personally love the beer, and have since I first had one in 2013. It's unique, bringing the Bruery yeast to the front. I haven't tried another stout that tastes similar.
     
    #3116 Beersnake, Dec 6, 2023
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  17. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I'd take that all day if i had never had it.

    Have you had One And Dunn?? Seen it on shelves and i may bite
     
    #3117 Resistance88, Dec 6, 2023
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I bought a can, but haven’t opened it yet. More reasonably priced ands sounds good.
     
    #3118 Beersnake, Dec 6, 2023
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  19. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Interesting comment, like you, I think the "plain old" Narwhal is better than the BA version, I feel the same way about Old Rasputin, and low'n behold I rated the "plain old" version GL Blackout Stout to the BA version.
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    .....that being said, a Russian Imperial Stout is better than......
     
    #3119 ZebulonXZogg, Dec 6, 2023
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  20. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    barleywine, american stouts, ukranian stouts, eternal life.....
     
    #3120 Resistance88, Dec 6, 2023
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