Imperial Stout Appreciation Thread (2022)

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  1. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    so this definitely falls towards the sweeter side of things but i thought this and pirate weekend were both excellent!
     
    #1241 Luscious_Malfoy, Sep 26, 2022
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  2. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    Pirate weekend is my top-rated beer, at 4.84. I bought two in Breckenridge, CO on vacation and wish I had bought more. I rated BBA weekend 4.6.
     
    #1242 bbtkd, Sep 26, 2022
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  3. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Sharing an imperial stout with this thread, after quite a few drops on the Oktoberfest tasting thread. This is Saint Errant Gorilla Cookies, an 11% stout with hazelnut, cinnamon, coffee and cocoa nibs.
    Also moved to a new drinking spot to watch the NFL game, so photo background is different than my usual yellow chair! :slight_smile:

    onto my review:
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    Sampling a cellar temp 16 oz can. No date stamp. Pouring into my trusty snifter.
    The beer pours a jet black color with no light passing through the glass. An incredibly short lived beige head foams up less than .5 cm and is gone soon after I put the glass down.
    The aroma is complex and interesting with a malt focus. I get rich chocolate and cinnamon with some coffee roast notes and rich nutty hazelnut scent. No hint of ABV or any hop notes. I actually feel like there is coconut in there even though its not mentioned on the label. Im presuming it is the hazelnut confusing my schnoze a bit.
    First sip reveals a medium to thick body with very soft and gentle carbonation. Texture is smooth as it rolls easily across my palate. Sort of easy to drink for an 11% brew.
    Flavor is pretty robust also, lots of chocolate and roasted malt notes mixing with coffee grounds and a bit of brown sugar too. The finish rolls to some hazelnut notes that linger after the swallow. Not very sweet like coffee creamer, more of a husky nut note here. I never get any hop notes nor any ABV hints on this big beer.
    this is a nice complext imperial stout with a lot of flavor going on. Nice Imperial Stout.
    4.28 in the BA DB
     
    #1243 sulldaddy, Sep 26, 2022
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  4. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    hotel room beer
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    #1244 Resistance88, Sep 26, 2022
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  5. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Willett barrel adds some intriguing notes to the sweetness. Lots of char and a spiciness that reminded me of stouts aged in Woodford Reserve barrels. I think this is probably my favorite Mortalis BA stout, then Mouth of Madness. One day, I hope to score a BA As Above So Below, but they’re really holding out.

    Proper branded glassware.

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    #1245 micada, Sep 27, 2022
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  6. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    hotel beer

    worked all day outdoors in 110 degree weather out in palm springs
    thank satan i can find old raspy at the local bevmo.
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    #1246 Resistance88, Sep 27, 2022
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Cobbled Together. A bourbon barrel-aged fruited imperial stout with vanilla. Boozy at 15.5% ABV. As far as fruited imperial stouts go, this is good. However, I'm not typically a fan.

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    #1247 Beersnake, Sep 27, 2022
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  8. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    reve tasty kbs fell behind
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    #1248 Argail, Sep 27, 2022
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  9. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Went to visit my baby sister in Oregon this week, who I haven't seen in 3 years. Much to my delight she had saved several beers for me during that time. Sockeye Seven Devils BA Imperial Stout from Boise Idaho is an absolute ass-kicken beer. Everything in a BA stout is included, chocolate, vanilla, molasses, a bit of coffee and a hefty dose of whiskey, (bourbon probably). Just freaking awesome.
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    #1249 ZebulonXZogg, Sep 27, 2022
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  10. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    Where did you find this?
     
    #1250 keithmurray, Sep 27, 2022
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  11. MaltyFlannel

    MaltyFlannel Aspirant (239) Oct 30, 2020 Iowa

    pulled 2020 Bell's Expedition out of the beer cellar last night; first imperial stout I've had probably since March or April. My goodness, it was good.
     
    #1251 MaltyFlannel, Sep 27, 2022
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  12. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    ban fruit in stouts once and for all. who’s with me?!
     
    #1252 Luscious_Malfoy, Sep 27, 2022
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  13. MaltyFlannel

    MaltyFlannel Aspirant (239) Oct 30, 2020 Iowa

    The only acceptable additives to imperial stouts are:
    -coconut
    -almond
    -hazelnut
    -vanilla beans
    -coffee
    -chocolate

    Ban everything else!
     
    #1253 MaltyFlannel, Sep 27, 2022
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  14. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    cinnamon?
     
    #1254 Luscious_Malfoy, Sep 27, 2022
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  15. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    Forgot lactose bud.
     
    #1255 BigIronH, Sep 27, 2022
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  16. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Tavour. Because I’m a degenerate. I feel better about the price because it was incredibly good
     
    #1256 VodkaPong87, Sep 27, 2022
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  17. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    I want chili peppers and cinnamon
     
    #1257 MistaRyte, Sep 27, 2022
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  18. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    I know this isn't a poll or even really a discussion, but I'm so incredibly over chilli peppers in beer. It's so rarely done well. It's like a pumpkin beer to me - it's a novelty to enjoy once and awhile.

    (Everyone's preference are different. Not trying to convince anyone.)
     
    #1258 Beer_Economicus, Sep 27, 2022
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    no he didnt:nerd:
     
    #1259 Resistance88, Sep 28, 2022
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  20. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    only one exception - Prunus padus berries )
     
    #1260 Argail, Sep 28, 2022
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