Imperial Eclipse Stout - Elijah Craig (20 Year) - FiftyFifty Brewing Co.

sommersb

Tennessee

4.63/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Tasted On: 05-14-2012
Freshness: 2011 Vintage
Packaging: 22 oz. brown bottle
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Received in a trade

Appearance is jet black in color, opaque, topped by a dark tan head of a half a finger in height. Both retention and lacing are low, but its not a surprise given the alcohol content.

Aromas are complex -- very boozy with bourbon and whiskey taking center stage, followed by oak/woody notes, chocolate, caramel, molasses, licorice and sweet, dark fruits.

Taste is very rich and thick, with a strong warming from the alcohol. Other flavors include chocolate, vanilla, and overripe fruits.

Mouthfeel is chewy and incredibly smooth, on a thick body. Carbonation is medium. Finish is malty, sweet and boozy. The alcohol is strong, but not overdone.

Overall, this is an amazing an excellent beer.

Thanks to slowjohn for this one!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 03:00:39 | More by sommersb

carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 20:18:33 | More by carlosega

Esper1

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

05-14-2013 18:17:23 | More by Esper1

Jspriest

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

05-14-2013 17:54:10 | More by Jspriest

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

4.1/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

2011 bottle #1094. Thanks Mrbubbler!

Appearance. Pours black (and not especially thick) with a skim of tan head.

Smell. Woody, sweet, and very smooth bourbon, caramel, vanilla and chocolate, some coffee. Not too shabs.

Taste. Very woody, smooth bourbon, caramel and vanilla, a little chocolate and a bit of coffee.

Mouthfeel. On the low side of full bodied, low carbonation.

Overall. A nice stout with a good amount of bourbon. Smooth and not a lot of heat.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:39:36 | More by Rutager

jkane101

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

05-14-2013 00:34:53 | More by jkane101

chrisp450

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -10.7%

05-14-2013 00:04:42 | More by chrisp450

BMart

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

05-13-2013 16:34:54 | More by BMart

BRoss242

Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +6%

05-10-2013 09:49:29 | More by BRoss242

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

05-07-2013 23:40:17 | More by cadaugherty

caguiar

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +6%

05-07-2013 22:48:26 | More by caguiar

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +6%

05-06-2013 15:42:47 | More by MinorThreat

SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +6%

05-06-2013 12:48:02 | More by SkeeterBoganski

Pete27lax

New York

4.75/5  rDev +6%

05-01-2013 15:00:10 | More by Pete27lax

weonfire

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

04-29-2013 01:46:50 | More by weonfire

zachattack555

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

04-28-2013 20:38:31 | More by zachattack555

warnerry

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +0.4%

04-28-2013 19:11:27 | More by warnerry

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +6%

04-19-2013 13:51:57 | More by Slatetank

spicelab

Australia

4.08/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

2011 bottle thanks to DJButters. Reviewed fom notes.

Brown hued black with a modest saffron head. Recedes to a resilient film and collar.

Coconut, liquorice bullets, candied apples and honey.

Marshmallow, toffee apple, liquorice bullets, refined oak and mild plastic. Finishes surprisingly dry.

Smooth, not remotely heavy, with silky carbonation. Lovely benign dry roasty finish.

Uncomplicated and highly approachable, with well contained barrel character.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 03:57:00 | More by spicelab

bcostner1

Tennessee

4.75/5  rDev +6%

04-18-2013 23:50:11 | More by bcostner1

imyourhero21

California

4.75/5  rDev +6%

04-17-2013 17:09:05 | More by imyourhero21

ArchEnemyBrew

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

04-15-2013 03:42:58 | More by ArchEnemyBrew

ngeunit1

California

4.44/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark black with a touch of brown and a finger of frothy khaki-chocolate head. Fades normal.

S - Chocolate and dark caramel malts, molasses, oak, Bourbon, vanilla, black licorice, dark cocoa, raisin, coffee, booze.

T - Sweet chocolate and bit of caramel malts, smooth Bourbon, vanilla, lots of oak, molasses, coffee, black licorice, bitter dark cocoa, raisin and other dark fruits, and some booze.

M - Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth and a bit syrupy with a warming and sweet.

D - Great barrel aged stout. The bourbon and oak are very present, but very smooth and balanced.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 07:00:02 | More by ngeunit1

penguinstout

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

04-12-2013 20:05:08 | More by penguinstout

bennetj17

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev -5.1%

04-11-2013 06:29:28 | More by bennetj17