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Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Fuckin this thing up.
    Always wanted to try this.
    Thank yu @basaywhat
    If you like big barreled sweet chocolate stouts this is for you. Exactly as they describe it.
    16.2% is insane cuz it isn't that noticeable .
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    #1481 Resistance88, Oct 24, 2022
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  2. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (4,328) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
    Super Mod Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Im back with some more imperial stout goodness. this is Eat My Stout from Barreled Souls. I wish I had picked this up earlier in the year, but couldnt get a road trip together to Maine. This brew features marshmallow and butterfinger candy bars, and is 11.2%. However, its definitely not as sweet as if could have been, nor what I thought it may be.

    onto my review:[​IMG]
    Sampling a cellar temp 500 ml bottle poured into a snifter. Picked up at the brewery last weekend, almost 1 year after bottling. oops. Gotta get up to Barreled Souls more frequently!
    The beer pours a rich cola brown with dense creamy head of 4 cm. Almost overtops my glass, but does fade pretty quickly to a sturdy surface covering. I do get dense lattice when I swirl my glass.
    Aroma is dark chocolate, roasted malt notes some brown sugar and a bit of candied peanut butter note. Not boozy at all and no hop character either.
    First sip reveals a smooth texture and soft, gentle carbonation that is almost non existent. Body is medium and the beer drinks pretty easy overall.
    Flavor is rich malt with some dark chocolate, sweet chocolate, hints of roasted notes and some brown sugar. I get a bit of peanut butter towards the swallow and a bit of sweetness lingers. Never really any booze and again hops dont show up.
    I suspect the peanut butter notes were bolder when first bottled, but this is still a solid imperial stout.
    4.07 in the BA DB
     
    #1482 sulldaddy, Oct 24, 2022
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  3. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Treehouse Barrel Blend Double Shot
    courtesy of @basaywhat
    Perfect example of an American Coffee Stout.
    Roasty, the mouthfeel is thiccboi, smells like a double espresso.
    Taste like cocoa, fudge , vanilla, bitter coffee and dark berries.
    I've had a few of these TH Coffee Stouts and im looking forward to Quad Shot.

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    #1483 Resistance88, Oct 24, 2022
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  4. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    BBA Old Rasputin XXIII
    A lil Downtown walk
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    #1484 Resistance88, Oct 24, 2022
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  5. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Cheers to me posting 3 here today. [​IMG]
     
    #1485 Resistance88, Oct 25, 2022
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  6. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (1,841) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

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    #1486 Argail, Oct 25, 2022
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  7. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    KBS in Proper Glassware
    Tastes better like this way[​IMG]
     
    #1487 Resistance88, Oct 25, 2022
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  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Parabolita on left : Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa Beans and Sea Salt
    Camp Blanket on right : Imperial S'more Stout with Vanilla Beans and Cacao
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    #1488 Resistance88, Oct 25, 2022
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  9. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I wanted to hate this beer, but its good
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    #1489 Resistance88, Oct 25, 2022
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  10. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,104) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Covert Artisan Ales BA Bon Imperial Pastry Stout, 13% ABV. After finishing the BA Bon, I was offered samples of Pillow Fort Imperial Pastry Stout and BA Pillow Fort. These folks really know their way round BA beers.

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    #1490 bbtkd, Oct 26, 2022
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (3,772) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    I was surprised to see this at the beer store today, I had no idea this was coming. I only bought a single but I'm headed back for the $14 4-pack.

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    First and foremost this is classic Storm King, which I have not had in a very long time. The coffee is noticeable up front but that ashy char I remember so well wipes it away at the finish. The coconut is even more subtle but noticeable at the edges. Good stuff priced right.
     
    #1491 DIM, Oct 26, 2022
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  12. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,302) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Gotta be the hops. :laughing: But seriously, good to hear. Will be looking for this.
     
    #1492 Jaycase, Oct 26, 2022
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  13. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Grimm popul vuh. It's fucking awful. All sweet rum, no Cinnamon, no chile. No stout. Just rum. Don't bother fellas.
     
    #1493 SFACRKnight, Oct 26, 2022
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  14. Giantspace

    Giantspace Pooh-Bah (2,757) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Name a beer after that band it better be an amazing beer.

    Enjoy
     
    #1494 Giantspace, Oct 26, 2022
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  15. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud
    BBA Imperial Stout
    One of the best in California
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    #1495 Resistance88, Oct 26, 2022
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  16. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (3,260) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Last night I had a barrel aged BORIS from Hoppin’ Frog at their tasting room. Good no nonsense stout.

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    #1496 Blogjackets, Oct 26, 2022
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  17. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (1,857) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I want this, will be on the lookout.
     
    #1497 ESHBG, Oct 26, 2022
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    i will bang your line soon to see about some more
     
    #1498 Resistance88, Oct 26, 2022
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Brävery Brewing - The Shroud
    Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout
    Owned By Veterans and the haven't removed rhe Russian from the label.
    Flavors of Bakers Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, dark fruit, vanilla and brown sugar complimented by Barrel Presence.
    5/5
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    #1499 Resistance88, Oct 26, 2022
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  20. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Pooh-Bah (2,414) May 5, 2015 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Noon Whistle/Binnys collaboration, No Sleep Til Bardstown, vanilla varient. Thankfully it's not to sweet on the backend, but I preferred the non vanilla.....oh well......[​IMG]
     
    #1500 ZebulonXZogg, Oct 26, 2022
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  21. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (3,260) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Put a box together for an Advocate that is now on the way. BORIS, DORIS, Cafe BORIS, Rye BORIS, Black Maple Port from Jackie O’s and a few others. Hopefully he’ll post here.
     
    #1501 Blogjackets, Oct 26, 2022
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  22. Thankin_Hank

    Thankin_Hank Grand Pooh-Bah (3,608) Nov 18, 2013 Texas
    Pooh-Bah Society

    Complex

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    #1502 Thankin_Hank, Oct 26, 2022
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  23. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,520) Mar 12, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    So did it taste like Totalitarian?
     
    #1503 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 27, 2022
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  24. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (1,841) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

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    #1504 Argail, Oct 27, 2022
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  25. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,107) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

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    big fan of this one
     
    #1505 Luscious_Malfoy, Oct 27, 2022
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  26. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (1,841) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

    my fav year, cheers
     
    #1506 Argail, Oct 27, 2022
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  27. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Been almost exactly a year since I've had Totalitarian so i can't say.
    What i can say ,since its been less than 6 months or so since i had IRS, is that it aint tastin like IRS.

    Still worth buying if ya come across it, it's VERY similar to Narwhal to my palate
     
    #1507 Resistance88, Oct 27, 2022
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  28. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,520) Mar 12, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Well I guess it's good they dropped the "russian" from the name then. Too bad they didn't actually re-release IRS
     
    #1508 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 27, 2022
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  29. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand Pooh-Bah (4,253) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Hey Tomas, if you were rating this where would have this bad boy come in at?
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1509 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 27, 2022
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  30. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand Pooh-Bah (4,253) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Hey Tomas,
    Is Parabolita worth acquiring?
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1510 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 27, 2022
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  31. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    If you've never i think its worth trying once.
    I wouldn't want one again but that's because of the big Semi Sweet Chocolate flavor. I like 70% Dark Chocolate bitter flavor in my stout . It's personal preference.
    If i gave it an unbiased rating its easily an overall 4.25
    I'm the wrong person to ask about pastry/dessert stouts
    I didn't enjoy it but i kinda knew that when i bought it. too much goin on with the flavors .
    it costs 7 dollars at the brewery which isnt bad. i wouldnt go out of my way for it

    I enjoyed the Camp Blanket much much more.
     
    #1511 Resistance88, Oct 27, 2022
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  32. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,325) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Recently grabbed 4 cans of Parabolita, have had one. Personally, I'm glad I tried it, and can sit on the others and look forward to enjoy them. Have never tried Parabola... To my knowledge (it may have snuck in at a beer bar years ago)
     
    #1512 MistaRyte, Oct 28, 2022
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  33. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Post Workout Meal

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    #1513 Resistance88, Oct 28, 2022
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  34. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Pooh-Bah (2,384) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    So far today
    Both solid.
    Love the 8oz can format on the BIG ABV Hoppin Frog Stouts

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    #1514 Resistance88, Oct 28, 2022
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  35. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (1,841) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

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    #1515 Argail, Oct 29, 2022
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  36. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Pooh-Bah (1,999) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    [​IMG] Absolutely thrilled to have found some of this at my local distributor! I haven’t seen it in a while and was worried that reports of reduced distribution were happening in my area! A really good deal to price wise: $14 and change for a six pack of bottles!
     
    #1516 Braunmeister_1943, Oct 29, 2022
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  37. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (3,260) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    TORIS the Tyrant, 13.8% triple oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout, from Hoppin’ Frog. Cheers!

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    #1517 Blogjackets, Oct 29, 2022
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  38. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (1,841) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

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    #1518 Argail, Oct 29, 2022
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  39. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Savant (1,004) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Trader

    The last release had much more maple syrup. This is basically KBS with a little sweetness. Batch 1 is always king i guess

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    #1519 VodkaPong87, Oct 29, 2022
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  40. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,526) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Interesting how palates differ. I found this batch to be superior both based on coffee notes as well as the real “fudge” taste that seems to be dominant. Such is life.
     
    #1520 BigIronH, Oct 29, 2022
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