72 Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout - Breckenridge Brewery

schoolboy

Ohio

4.38/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A friend of mine had a car like this back in the mid-70's. We thought it was ugly, but it was built like a tank. This beer is not really tank like. It's a little thin and watery with not much carbonation. It has a slightly boozy aroma (and taste). It is a very well balanced taste - hoppy, maltly, not very roasty (but a bit). Very nice. A bit pricey.

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2012 23:43:23 | More by schoolboy

bcuz7

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-17-2013 23:15:50 | More by bcuz7

Crafty99

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

06-17-2013 22:15:17 | More by Crafty99

vfgccp

New York

2/5  rDev -48.7%

06-16-2013 20:22:59 | More by vfgccp

JMS1512

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-13-2013 13:51:40 | More by JMS1512

kennymule

Texas

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-09-2013 22:32:12 | More by kennymule

dmorgan310

Panama

3.25/5  rDev -16.7%

06-08-2013 00:31:25 | More by dmorgan310

zachgroves

Texas

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-07-2013 01:55:42 | More by zachgroves

Bierguy5

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

06-07-2013 00:52:03 | More by Bierguy5

Morey

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

06-06-2013 23:35:14 | More by Morey

raffy313

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

06-04-2013 04:54:58 | More by raffy313

Chugs13

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.6%

06-03-2013 00:34:22 | More by Chugs13

jbar920

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-30-2013 14:26:08 | More by jbar920

Liondiscs

California

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-29-2013 22:23:48 | More by Liondiscs

crobinso

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

05-27-2013 20:40:37 | More by crobinso

ItsBeer4Me

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9%

05-27-2013 15:15:56 | More by ItsBeer4Me

Hopscat

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-25-2013 14:00:27 | More by Hopscat

brandon911

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9%

05-21-2013 01:57:39 | More by brandon911

abex44

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9%

05-21-2013 01:57:07 | More by abex44

biboergosum

Alberta (Canada)

3.93/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle, thanks be to doktorzee for bringing this back for me from his tour of Colorado breweries last week.

This beer pours a solid black abyss, with ever so slight cola basal edges, and one skinny finger of tightly foamy, sort of creamy tan head, which leaves some nice spider web lace around the glass as things sink away.

It smells of medium-dry musty cocoa, lightly soured mild solids, a bit of caramelized malt, slightly burnt brown sugar, a touch of cafe au lait, and earthy, mildly bitter hops. The taste is creamy milk chocolate, soft caramel malt, tame gritty coffee notes, and an earthy, leafy astringency, with a teeny weenie booze warming.

The carbonation is present, but typically welcome in its softness, the body a decent medium weight, and quite smooth, with a veritable creaminess. It finishes on the sweet side, the lactose - both milk and chocolate borne - filling the bill, with little else breaking through.

An agreeable enough milk stout, the alcohol well sublimated, and thus a certain balanced attained. However, there just doesn't seem to be that certain complexity that might carry this higher and farther into one's good graces.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 01:24:52 | More by biboergosum

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Surprisingly good chocolate beer from Steve in Warren. He added this one in July 2012 and I received in December. Really nice chocolate pudding flavour, that went well with my chocolate brunch. Dark chocolate bodied with a nice head. Very drinkable. One of the better ones I have had from them.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:10:32 | More by northyorksammy

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-16-2013 00:38:10 | More by MinorThreat

ninaturner

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-15-2013 01:21:20 | More by ninaturner

stephens101

Oklahoma

3.89/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

This brew has a slight tan head. Color is dark brown with crimson edges. Has a distinctly vanilla and milk chocolate aroma with black coffee and plum playing lesser roles. Tastes of palpable dark/milk chocolates, roasted nuts and dark fruits. Has a nice bitter finish that was a bit unexpected, but quite welcome. A subtle, contrary woodiness is noticed deep down, and the rebel in me digs it. Medium to heavy with a full on creamy body that lives up to its name. Has an abundance of alcohol heat but smooth overall. Mikey likes it.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 21:45:04 | More by stephens101

gwiedman1

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9%

05-11-2013 20:45:07 | More by gwiedman1