Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Brandy Barrel Aged - Cigar City Brewing

1Adam12

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

05-04-2012 01:22:51 | More by 1Adam12

1noa

Illinois

5/5  rDev +15.2%

05-21-2013 00:27:39 | More by 1noa

hopkrid

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

04-08-2013 02:25:03 | More by hopkrid

lionssoccer13

Florida

5/5  rDev +15.2%

02-26-2013 16:16:17 | More by lionssoccer13

MikeMoriendi

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

01-24-2013 19:59:30 | More by MikeMoriendi

SmallestArt

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

01-22-2013 03:32:48 | More by SmallestArt

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

01-13-2013 20:24:55 | More by spycow

Bluecane

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +15.2%

01-10-2013 04:27:07 | More by Bluecane

seeswo

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%

01-08-2013 13:46:52 | More by seeswo

ColForbinBC

New Jersey

4.33/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap, served in a snifter

This bad boy sits a sinister ink black in the glass. A true motor oil type of body when swirled. A thin dark khaki cap rises and falls quickly, leaving some sporadic bubbles along the edges. The nose is extremely bold and robust. Huge roasted malt, brandy, oak, molasses, licorice, vanilla, and dark Belgian chocolate. On the palate, it follows the nose. Huge roast notes up front, before sticky toffee, licorice, and molasses through the middle. Brandy notes all over the place with vanilla and chocolate presenting in the finish. Whoa boy. I can't get over just how bold this beer is. I wasn't the biggest fan of the regular Zhukov but this beer is phenomenal. I got a huge char presence in the regular Zhukov that seems to be much more subdued and tolerable in this guy. Definitely one of the most in your face beers I have ever had. Big, thick, full body with low carbonation. Lingering roast and brandy just never seems to go away.

Serving type: on-tap

09-21-2012 20:28:06 | More by ColForbinBC

beernads

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

09-15-2012 10:50:58 | More by beernads

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.55/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured a sluggish black with almost no carbonation leaving a dirty white ring on the adge with light lacing

S: Rich cocoa, a big whiff of brandy, wood Earthiness and blend of dark fruits and coffee beans

T: Starts with a big deep chocolate, roastiness and brandy plus some old wood and Earthiness which slowly transitions to coffee, dark fruit with the brandy, smokey leather and cocoa still sitting ont he palate. The finish is a bit sweet, rather dry with some light bitterness and booze from like acetone or something

M: Big and thick but flat as a board

O: Good despite being super low on carbonation, the odd booziness.

Serving type: growler

08-07-2012 17:46:39 | More by barleywinefiend

BillHilly

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

08-07-2012 13:23:22 | More by BillHilly

bsuedekum

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

07-28-2012 05:33:08 | More by bsuedekum

Tobe

4.33/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a very deep black with a tan head. The head was a litle undersized but did leave a nice degree of lacing around the glass.

Nice strong aroma of alcohol (in this case brandy) with some other notes of chocolate and coffee. The flavor is very spot on to the aroma. A very big beer where the alcohol is the main spotlight. Chocolate does come across but mostly in the finish. The mouthfeel is thick and a little oily and big alcohol.

This was an amazing beer that developed a lot of complexity and if bottled would only have gotten better. If you see this beer order it right away, but be warned you will be sipping on it for a bit.

Serving type: on-tap

07-23-2012 21:39:10 | More by Tobe

abrand

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap from dixie cup

Pours jet black with a very small ebony head that leaves no retention. No visibility through the pour. Smells of sweetness with hints of coffee. Taste is huge. Super sweet up front with hints of fruit and a nice bitter coffee centered backbone. Mouthfeel is quite viscous. Overall this is amazing. So glad I got to try this.

Serving type: on-tap

07-10-2012 12:18:43 | More by abrand

CheapBeerBuzz

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

07-01-2012 16:49:05 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

ediaz

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

06-29-2012 03:55:20 | More by ediaz

sammo

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

06-25-2012 16:55:53 | More by sammo

macrosmatic

Florida

4.45/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed from notes. Had on-tap at the release at CCB tasting room. Poured into a snifter.

A: Jet black with a small tan head. No visible carbonation. Don't know where to put observations about consistency, but this is thick and sticky to the touch.

S: Brandy, alcohol, chocolate, coffee.

T: Everything you would expect from the aroma, but has some sweet caramely flavor also.

M: Thick, sweet, sticky. Alcohol presence is high, punch you in the mouth high.

O: Excellent, and I think the barrel aging helps this beer develop more (and interesting) characteristics. Certainly is a sipping beer!

Serving type: on-tap

06-21-2012 03:54:42 | More by macrosmatic

claaark13

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%

06-21-2012 02:08:58 | More by claaark13

drabmuh

Maryland

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Growler shared by Brad, thanks! Beer is black with nearly no head, no lacing, low retention and low carbonation.

Aroma is sweet, brandy, nice roast.

Beer is medium in body and really sweet with the liquor and the malt on the front palate. The beer falls a little flat at the end but overall it is an excellent barrel aged stout. I'd have this again.

Serving type: growler

06-19-2012 14:55:18 | More by drabmuh

closisinthehouse

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +9.4%

06-18-2012 00:55:35 | More by closisinthehouse

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

on tap at devils den

Pours an inky blackness with a faint, almost non-existent head. Ring of tanned film sits on top, leaving a few spots of lacing.

A crushing barrel character erupts from the nose, jam-packed with brandy, vanilla and booze. Hints of chocolate and dark malt sweetness with plenty of warmth. Oaky and warm with some roastyness.

Pretty aggressive up front with brandy, oak and hints of leather. Chocolate and vanilla bleed through the booze, blending well with the warmth. Tremendously burly backbone with thick layers of roasted dark malt. Finishes with a nice spike of brandy barrel and alcohol.

Insanely thick body - like one of the thicker beers I've ever had. Milder carbonation, sticky and heavy on the tongue. This is a tasty spin on Zhukov's - I'm glad I had the opportunity to try it.

Serving type: on-tap

06-12-2012 00:59:28 | More by xnicknj

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4.1/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler shared by ygtbsm94. Thanks Brad.

The beer is black with a thin, oily beige head that leaves an oily residue on the glass. The aroma offers a strong brandy presence, along with oak and roast notes. Big, bold flavor. Thick body with low carbonation. Lots of brandy presence. Palate coating. Very tasty.

Serving type: growler

06-09-2012 23:09:34 | More by Huhzubendah