Black Jack Imperial Stout - DuClaw Brewing Company

FrankyLikesIt

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

12-30-2011 23:19:41 | More by FrankyLikesIt

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

05-18-2013 22:53:50 | More by Photekut

SPRichard

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-13-2013 21:21:27 | More by SPRichard

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-07-2013 19:34:56 | More by orangesol

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.6%

12-31-2012 19:37:40 | More by Boone757

BrittQ

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

11-16-2012 18:01:04 | More by BrittQ

brycevolk

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

10-22-2012 13:32:48 | More by brycevolk

ncaudle

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

10-17-2012 19:02:19 | More by ncaudle

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

09-14-2012 01:23:34 | More by acurtis

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

08-27-2012 04:42:57 | More by 2dogbrew

GaryMarkle84

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.6%

08-12-2012 23:22:10 | More by GaryMarkle84

rumorsofsurf

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

07-25-2012 01:27:48 | More by rumorsofsurf

duceswild

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

07-06-2012 21:23:56 | More by duceswild

Devi0us

California

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

06-28-2012 07:21:04 | More by Devi0us

greyghost86

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-22-2012 20:19:04 | More by greyghost86

Agold

Pennsylvania

2.93/5  rDev -24.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Beer is very nice looking. Nice tan head with some OK.retention and lacing. Aroma is a bit burnt but there is also a nice mild cocoa note. Flavor is smokey and roasty. A bit astringent. Mouthfeel is kind of light. Could use more body. Good carbonation though. Nice enjoyable beer, but does not stand out.

Serving type: growler

04-11-2012 00:29:28 | More by Agold

alalvarez75

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-04-2012 19:43:18 | More by alalvarez75

JerseyKirk

New Jersey

4.35/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Pitch black. Black hole. No light goes in or out. Light khaki, creamy head.

S: Chocolate, coffee, cream, coffee bitterness, roasted grains and slight graininess.

T: Rich, sweet goodness. I love this beer. Chocolate, cream and coffee.

M: Thick, rich, luscious and sweet. Finish is extremely dry. Love it.

O: Like all of the beer but sweet finish. Great through and through.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2012 00:50:47 | More by JerseyKirk

sneth019

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

02-10-2012 01:55:05 | More by sneth019

thekevlarkid

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Off tap at the brewery this beer was an opaque black color with one finger of frothy, dark brown head. The retention of the cap was good and as it faded to a collar it left lacing in streaks. The aroma was of chocolate, coffee, roasted malt and a bit of dark fruit. The flavors were loaded with chocolate but it also had elements of coffee, molasses, figs and roasted malt behind that. The finish was appropriately bitter enough to offset the sweetness of the malt notes. Well balanced for a big beer! The mouthfeel was rich, the body full and the carbonation light/medium. As one who likes sweeter beers this one was marvelous, like the chocolate milkshake of stouts. Bravo!

Serving type: on-tap

01-30-2012 11:42:37 | More by thekevlarkid

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at DuClaw in Bowie, MD.

Really a fabulous appearance. Black as night with a half inch of dense, khaki colored he'd that plasters the pint glass with sticky lace ringlets.

The aroma offers a nice balance of roast, chocolate, and coffee.

The flavor is also well balanced, with a pronounced coffee/roast bitterness in the finish.

Alcohol content is hidden quite well. Not particularly viscous or palate coating, but rather, easy to drink. Maybe too easy, considering this is an 8% abv stout.

Overall, a solid beer from a local brewery. Recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

01-17-2012 04:05:08 | More by Huhzubendah

grahambo

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +3.6%

01-16-2012 02:42:12 | More by grahambo

yourefragile

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

01-14-2012 00:12:29 | More by yourefragile

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

01-10-2012 07:46:49 | More by ygtbsm94

Minkybut

Virginia

3.53/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I poured this big beer into my tumbler at 45 degrees. The beer was black as night and poured a tan head. The beer had a nice mocha smell to it and hints of chocolate smell also. It was a strong beer as a Russian stout should be. I would have to say I would buy this beer again, but beware, it will throw it too you.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2011 20:46:16 | More by Minkybut