Hopped Up Johnnie - Cigar City Brewing

biggsbowler

Florida

3.8/5  rDev -15%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler shared by Tony at Coffee District. This beer is still great, but I wish this was a fresh batch. I got very little hops in the aroma, which really disappointed me. You could still taste the Blue, but it seem like it struggled with the Zhukov after a year. This beer is still great and needs to be brewed again.

Serving type: growler

10-07-2011 13:58:14 | More by biggsbowler

RayUF07

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 02:29:13 | More by RayUF07

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4.38/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

500ml growler poured into HF stemmed glass. Growler filled 4/4, consumed on 4/19, reviewed from notes, split three ways. Consumed after a bottle of '11 Zhukov.

A- Pours a fairly thick black motor oil color mirroring the appearance of Zhukov, a very thin mocha head forms that recedes at a moderate pace (regular Zhukov definitely had more of a head but that might just be because this is from the growler instead of the bottle), liquid leaves some considerable alcohol legs and some very faint spotty lacing.

S- Dark chocolate, nice integrated scotch that fits in with the dark chocolate nicely and is well balanced making it's presence known but not dominating too much, some fudge, and a hint of molasses and faint presence of hops. About average to slightly above average aroma strength.

T- Chocolate fudge, dark fruits, integrated well-balanced scotch presence that adds a tiny bit extra boozieness, some light oak, and some very light hops on the finish that add a slight hint of citrus and conceals the sweetness a bit. Overall this was definitely a unique taste on the regular Zhukov. You definitely got the scotch presence which gave it more complexity on top of the sweet chocolate fudge and dark fruit taste of regular Zhukov. The hops also dulled the sweetness of regular Zhukov while adding a further dimension but still maintaining balance.

M- Smooth, velvety like regular Zhukov, very drinkable without showing too much of it's 11.5% abv, fairly low carbonation but nice for the style.

O- This was a very nice variation on regular Zhukov, I wouldn't say I liked it more then Zhukov but it added a nice variation that was just as enjoyable and easily stands right up there with other top-tier barrel aged beers despite not fully being barrel aged. The hops and scotch weren't too abrasive and fit the sweetness of Zhukov well. I'm glad I got to try this, but I probably wouldn't trade a lot for it or go out of my way to obtain it again.

Serving type: growler

04-26-2013 20:30:56 | More by jaasen64

Bluecane

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-21-2013 06:48:53 | More by Bluecane

TheMonkery

Florida

5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-16-2013 20:29:45 | More by TheMonkery

lionssoccer13

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

04-04-2013 02:40:28 | More by lionssoccer13

DiscLizard

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

03-19-2013 01:04:43 | More by DiscLizard

manutdfan

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

03-18-2013 19:19:22 | More by manutdfan

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

03-18-2013 04:43:29 | More by RedneckBeerz

Florida9

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

03-14-2013 01:48:02 | More by Florida9

danoeltico

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +11.9%

03-11-2013 21:26:46 | More by danoeltico

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

03-10-2013 02:44:23 | More by FLBeerGuy

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -10.5%

01-13-2013 20:32:33 | More by spycow

funkel81

California

4/5  rDev -10.5%

12-19-2012 05:14:33 | More by funkel81

macrosmatic

Florida

4.35/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed from notes. Had on-tap (nitro) at CCB tasting room. Poured into a snifter glass.

A: Opaque black with about a half-finger medium brown head and the mesmerizing nitro motion. After that settles down, no motion visible in the glass, but leaves amazing lacing.

S: Less overall aroma than I expected. A bit of cacao, mocha, and some roasty, smoky malts (or perhaps from the scotch).

T: Follows the nose but flavor aspects much stronger than the aroma. Coffee bitterness, milky sweetness, and a touch of smoke (again, perhaps from the scotch). There is a good bit of bitterness, but I can't decide if it was primarily from the hops or the roasted coffee malts. However, there's enough sweetness here to counteract the bitterness and ends up very balanced.

M: Smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Good heavy weight for a stout. Sticky mouthfeel, but not overly sweet. The relatively high alcohol content is very well hidden.

O: Very good, well put-together. It didn't blow me out of the water, but I would certainly drink another. Recommended.

Serving type: nitro-tap

09-16-2012 18:25:10 | More by macrosmatic

beernads

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -16.1%

09-15-2012 10:46:15 | More by beernads

shand

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

09-13-2012 21:04:46 | More by shand

wilfonzo

Florida

5/5  rDev +11.9%

09-12-2012 18:08:48 | More by wilfonzo

wagenvolks

Texas

3.83/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz hand-bottle into a snifter. Thanks to bgthang for the share!

Really nice looking pour, thick as motor oil and jet black in hue. Dark custard head on top is thin and wispy. Aroma ,is...interesting, acrid rubbery notes and a hint of sweet balsamic vinegar in the background with wood barrel and dark chocolate.

Tangy hop flavor up front. A little off putting at , but the supporting cast is on point with big notes of silky chocolate and custard. Incredible finish is roasty with viscous dark malts and booziness. Very chewy and heavy on the tongue. Low carbonation. Overall a tasty imperial stout, but the hops threw me off a bit.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2012 00:56:37 | More by wagenvolks

StoutFest

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -21.7%

12-24-2011 17:00:56 | More by StoutFest

whartontallboy

New York

5/5  rDev +11.9%

11-26-2011 22:36:42 | More by whartontallboy

bob727

Florida

5/5  rDev +11.9%

11-21-2011 15:55:44 | More by bob727

Photekut

Azerbaijan

5/5  rDev +11.9%

11-16-2011 01:42:16 | More by Photekut

thagr81us

South Carolina

4.53/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Big thanks goes out to mikesgroove for sharing this one with me during the Halloween festivities at his house! Thanks buddy! Remainder was taken to Charlotte and shared with caSSino! Served from growler into a Bell's stemmed tulip. Poured pitch black with a minimal brown head. There was no lacing evident throughout the glass (the beer did coat the glass though). The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, roasted malt, maple syrup, dark chocolate, and sweet alcohol. The flavor was of sweet malt, smoke, wood, maple syrup, roasted malt, subtle dark chocolate, sweet alcohol, and very subtle bitter hops. It had a heavy feel on the palate (almost chewy) with mild carbonation. Overall this was a very good brew. The aroma and flavor on this thing were insane. Lots of things going on as far as complexity and everything blended quite well together. The chewy mouthfeel is one that I will remember for a long time coming as well. Really glad I got to try this one and would love to do so anytime!

Serving type: growler

10-31-2011 15:08:28 | More by thagr81us

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4.97/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

One of the best beers I have had in a long, long time. Pours out a thick, dark chocolate brown that coated the sides of the glass with a gooey brown film. Aroma of deep caramel, chocolate, molasses, and hops, sugary, vanilla, just such a rich mixture it made you smile with each sip. Almost chewey it was soo thick you didnt know what to do with it. Each sip more decadent then before.

Overall one of the best, I would drink this one every day. The richness of the zhukov with the hops giving it a slight kick, just insane.

Serving type: growler

10-29-2011 13:46:17 | More by mikesgroove