XS Imperial Porter
Rogue Ales

XS Imperial PorterXS Imperial Porter
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From:
Rogue Ales
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 10.73%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
152
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 10, 2018
Added:
Aug 20, 2006
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  19
(JLS Release #16)

8 Ingredients:
Malts: 2-row Pale, C120, C150, Kiln coffee, black and chocolate malts.
Hops: 100% Summit hops.
Yeast & Water: Rogue's Pacman Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.

19º PLATO
78 IBU
76 AA
133º Lovibond
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Rated: 4.38 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Dec 10, 2018
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Reviewed by mikepcarney from Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A few beers into the night. College 2006. My junior year. I looked in the beer case and saw this beer. Bottle looked cool so I wanted it. $20 or something. This is the bottle that started me into craft.
Apr 05, 2016
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.77/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Note: 2008 Vintage

A: Pours an opaque yet still clear jet black in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation along the edges of the glass and moderate dark cola brown highlights. The beer has a half finger tall dense foamy tan head that reduces to a medium to large sized patch of very thin film and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of roasted + chocolate malts with light to moderate aromas of soy sauce and just a hint of booziness.

T: Upfront there is a moderate flavors of roasted + chocolate malts with a light amount of sweetness. That is followed by light to moderate flavors of soy sauce and earthy hops. There is a moderate amount of roasty bitterness in the finish.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Hints of alcohol warming in the finish.

O: Very enjoyable and has aged very well.
Dec 12, 2015
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.74/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A: The beer is very close to being jet black in color—only faint traces of reddish brown are visible near the edge of the glass when it is held up to a bright light. It poured with a short tan head consisting of medium-sized bubbles covering the surface.
S: Moderate aromas of chocolate malts are present in the nose along with faint hints of soy sauce.
T: The taste follows the smell and is quite chocolately, having some hints of soy sauce in the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a low to moderate amount of carbonation.
O: Although this beer has been aged for seven years, it has managed to hold up very well.

Note: 2008 vintage

Serving type: bottle
Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by smithj4 from New York

Dec 12, 2015
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Rated by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

3.12/5  rDev -23.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This bottle perhaps had too much age on it. Very muted scent and flavor profiles, and sticky body that hurt drinkability.
Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by redleg411 from Wisconsin

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by dheldman from Minnesota

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by teddyarrowhead from Oregon

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 01, 2014
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Rated by JamesBondGA from Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%
Very dark in color, dark brown/almost black in color. Drink smooth but the alcohol will hit you when you swallow.
Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by fredmugs from Indiana

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Aug 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Aug 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Doomcifer from Rhode Island

Jul 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Atschantz1 from Ohio

Jul 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by harripat from Illinois

Jun 28, 2014
XS Imperial Porter from Rogue Ales
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 152 ratings