Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout - Great Divide Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.27
pDev: 10.3%
Reviews: 868
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Great Divide Brewing Company

Colorado, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial Stout | 9.50% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (758), on-tap (100), growler (6), cask (3), nitro-tap (1).

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Reviews by jwhancher:

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

4.78/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Had on tap at the City Tap House. Pours a jet black color with nice 2 finger brown head. Smells simply awesome like creamy chocolate coffee espresso. Found myself taking whiff after whiff to enjoy the aroma alone - all before taking my first sip. Guy next to me overhead me saying "damn" from marveling over the smell. Tastes wonderful. Nice roast, chocolate, and espresso notes. A real pleaser. Mouthfeel a little full but is great for such a sipping beer. Alcohol notes are ever present as the 9.5% ABV makes its presence known. Beware the Yeti!

1/1/13: Hello, old friend. Cracked open a bottle of this on New Year's day to pair with a breakfast burrito. "Bottled on" date read 12/13/2010. Held up great. Lots of espresso & roast character. Drinks dangerously smooth. Velvety smooth mouthfeel with a slow alcohol burn in the back of the throat. Love this beer. Wish I could find this more often so I could have it for breakfast 365 days a year.

Serving type: on-tap

02-10-2011 20:35:28 | More by jwhancher

More User Reviews:

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

4.75/5 rDev +11.2%

05-24-2013 22:09:56 | More by RummyRedbeard

Fcolle2

Illinois

4.58/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A: pours dark black, thick like molasses, no light gets through this beer. Half finger dark tan head that dissipates quickly.

S: deep wood nose, slight notes of chocolate. Espresso is subtle and blends well with the other notes this beer hits

T: wow, instant wood!

M: thick, light carbonation. Alcohol is hidden beautifully. Coats the mouth lettinge savor ever moment.

O: great beer, very well balanced. Oak, subtle chocolate and espresso with a nice malty char wood finish. I'm defiantly getting more to put away. Can't wait.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 02:23:02 | More by Fcolle2

Mcvs1507

Indiana

4.5/5 rDev +5.4%

05-23-2013 04:24:35 | More by Mcvs1507

SpdKilz

Illinois

4/5 rDev -6.3%

05-22-2013 13:24:59 | More by SpdKilz

dvmky

Kentucky

4.25/5 rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 12:40:57 | More by dvmky

gamanley

Connecticut

4.25/5 rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 03:01:10 | More by gamanley

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5 rDev -6.3%

05-22-2013 01:04:32 | More by mikeincharleston

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

4.25/5 rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 00:50:51 | More by DIPAFAN

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

5/5 rDev +17.1%

05-21-2013 19:30:28 | More by VirginiaJeff1

ThatCracker

Virginia

4.5/5 rDev +5.4%

05-21-2013 18:11:31 | More by ThatCracker

Busker

Connecticut

4/5 rDev -6.3%

05-21-2013 18:09:51 | More by Busker

RichH55

Illinois

4.75/5 rDev +11.2%

05-21-2013 15:09:09 | More by RichH55

Jacurdy60

Alabama

4.48/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A-Pours a pitch black, motor oil color with a thick, creamy light brown colored head with lovely retention. Foam coats the entire glass and sticks to the side in one of the thickest latticeworks I've ever witnessed.

S-Dark chocolate, meat grilled over oak chips, a bit nutty, bitter and dark chocolate with the faintest twinge of alcohol. Booziness is well hidden for a 9.5% abv brew.

T-Sweet dark chocolate comes through at the front with a touch of nuttiness that precedes the charred oak in the middle of the palate. Finishes with a bitter taste of coffee (as expected) with a faint twinge of booziness again. Lingering aftertase of vanilla. Malty sweetness is balanced well with the bitter coffee and oak chips. Outstanding.

MF-Sticky as hell. Probably the stickiest beer I've had as it clings to the glass and does not want to let go. Body is full and thick, finishes like whole milk with a touch of carbonation. Well played, Gread Divide.

O-The best version of the Yeti series. And probably my favorite Imperial Stout so far. Balance is perfect. Complex as hell and the alcohol is hidden well. Absolutely no complaints.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:54:00 | More by Jacurdy60