Fayston Maple Imperial Stout - Oak-Aged
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Fayston Maple Imperial Stout - Oak-AgedFayston Maple Imperial Stout - Oak-Aged
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Lawson's Finest Liquids
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.1%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 11.37%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
83
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 31, 2015
Added:
Nov 12, 2009
Wants:
  75
Gots:
  13
All bottles released 2012 with glossy labels, red wax, and no bottle numbers or signature, were aged in a Buffalo Trace barrel that was first used to age Utopias.
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Rated: 3.94 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Oct 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by aasher from Indiana

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Jan 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Dicers from California

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by beernads from Florida

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ncaudle from Virginia

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JCam9981 from North Carolina

Mar 19, 2014
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Reviewed by jbertsch from Massachusetts

2.96/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Bottle was purchased 2 years ago, not sure when it was actually bottled.

When I opened the bottle it immediately smelled iffy. Tart, actually. Wondered if the bottle had turned. But as I drink it, I don't think it has completely turned just yet...but changed? Probably. Hard to tell as I didn't have one fresh. Ddn't intend to age this, it was only by accident.

Smells a little tart. Oak is noticeable. Cinnomon spice, and a little mocha. Doesn't have much chocolcate character at all on the nose. Heat is noticeable.

Flavor is a little tart up front, cinnamon again, a touch of maple, and just a hint of bakers chocolate on the finish. Tastes a bit hot suprisingly.

Mouthfeel is thinner than I'd like. Hint of vinegar-like sensation on the tongue. Carbonation is a bit sharper than I'd like.

Although I think something happened to this beer, I still enjoyed it enough to drink it. However, it wasn't quite what I expected, and frankly not worth the 25$ price tag. Oh well. To try it once is fine.
Mar 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by HopsMatt from Kentucky

Jan 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by iatethecloudsfor from Vermont

Nov 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by VTBeerTrade from Vermont

Oct 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by pisano from Massachusetts

Sep 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by CityofBals from Illinois

Sep 12, 2013
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Reviewed by SpeedwayJim from New York

4.05/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Waxed and capped 750ml bottle into a Brooklyn Brewery snifter. Shared with schen9303.

Pours a frothy, thick 3.5 finger mocha colored head with good retention. Beer is thick and pitch black. Lacing is thick and layered with good cling. Thin legs though. Pretty sweet!

Nose is soft chocolate, fudge, and cocoa powder. Really pretty minimal. No barrel characteristics at all here.

Opens slightly tart roasted malt, chocolate, molasses and espresso. Fudge smooths out the middle with more molasses and some dark fruit at the end. Finishes slightly tart but its clear this isn't from possible infection. Aftertaste of dark fruit, wood, and dark chocolate. Really good.

Medium bodied with low carbonation. Rich and robust in the mouth and goes down silky smooth. I can't believe this is the ABV it is! Clean finish with a slightly lingering, sticky aftertaste. So drinkable!

This beer is all about the mouthfeel for me. 10.10% but this drinks like it could be 7-8%. Complexity is nice but the barrel is pretty faded at this point. I should've drank this sooner. Though it is still a pretty solid beer.
Aug 23, 2013
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Reviewed by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

3.96/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Borry and I decided pre-draft festivities needed a bit of pep. Red waxed bomber into snifters goes a little something like this...

Loads of brown fluff atop a sturdy, if a bit lighter than expected, base. More lace than your typical sexy time parlor.

Smells nice: sweet roast, toffee, melted chocolate. There's a warm gooey character that's difficult to explain but appeases me sniffer....almost like a barrel kissed melted sundae.

Dark fruits, touch of green apple tartness, brown sugar, and some oak and berries on the finish.

Lighter bodied, supple carbonation, and creamy.

Overall, it smells better than it tastes but I'm pleased to have tried this. Thankfully, earlier reviews of an oak bomb are not indicative of current results.
Aug 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by DonFrap from Massachusetts

Aug 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Aug 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Todd from Finland

Jun 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by amcaleh from Indiana

May 04, 2013
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