Parabola - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Greywulfken

New York

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: stout 101: pitch black with a tan head; this head was fairly creamy (like a milk stout)

S: chocolate malt, bourbon, some vanilla and espresso

T: dare I say this was a more balanced bourbon experience than drinking a BCBS - bourbon is there, so is chocolate, vanilla, espresso, and very little anise (which I kind of liked)

M: creamy, a little bitter abv sting, rich, full

O: this made me think of what Goose Island's BCBS line would be if they were RIS - it was a little smoother, less syrupy, more creamy, and well-balanced - on par for certain - and i imagine everyone will have their own preferences - I loved it and was glad to get a hold of this (yet another ridiculously) limited release.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2012 01:17:43 | More by Greywulfken

Deuane

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 06:08:18 | More by Deuane

Roose13

New Jersey

4.98/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Bomber poured into a shaped pint glass. It's a 2013, no. 004.

A: Beautiful, thin black color. I poured it with minimal head, but about a half inch of thin head lingers throughout the entire enjoyment of this beer. Leaves a wall of bubbles

S: Sweet, dark chocolate; bourbon is also strong; coffee, vanilla and subtle cherry.

T: The bourbon is so strong in the taste, but not too strong if that makes any sense. Like, it's definitely there, but not over powering. The chocolate is also strong and sweet, dancing with the bourbon to make this a ridiculously tasty stout. A very rich beer. I get the vanilla and coffee lingering in the aftertaste as well.

M: Incredibly smooth, like liquid silk. It also lingers beautifully, leaving the entire mouth coated with all it's different flavors.

Overall: Seriously, this is one of the best effing beers I have ever had and may just be the best RIS I've ever enjoyed. I paid $15 for this and would easily drop $20 it's so freakin' good. Sipped it slow and made it last like a fine bourbon.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 03:36:37 | More by Roose13

Netdogca

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-18-2013 03:14:22 | More by Netdogca

TheLevi4000

New York

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 01:33:43 | More by TheLevi4000

ssalamone

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 01:12:36 | More by ssalamone

barbellsNbeers

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 01:11:55 | More by barbellsNbeers

rdooley

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 23:54:19 | More by rdooley

jgluck

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-17-2013 23:47:25 | More by jgluck

MRsojourner

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 22:53:31 | More by MRsojourner

BarrelAgedBrian

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -13%

05-17-2013 20:42:56 | More by BarrelAgedBrian

EricClayton

West Virginia

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 18:58:23 | More by EricClayton

CesarLopes

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 18:22:23 | More by CesarLopes

BillyHayes

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 06:43:24 | More by BillyHayes

chossboss

Oregon

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 04:23:45 | More by chossboss

myersk27

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-17-2013 03:49:10 | More by myersk27

Stoutish

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I don't know if this has been done. I'm speechless and this is a 2013 vintage I've got three more to take on a journey over the next few years. I'm just going to let Tool(Band) speak on the subject as I'm pretty sure they wrote this song just for this... So here's my review.

TOOL

"Parabola"

We barely remember who or what came before this precious moment, We are choosing to be here right now. Hold on, stay inside This holy reality, this holy experience. Choosing to be here in

This body. This body holding me. Be my reminder here that I am not alone in This body, this body holding me, feeling eternal All this pain is an illusion.

Alive, I

In this holy reality, in this holy experience. Choosing to be here in

This body. This body holding me. Be my reminder here that I am not alone in This body, this body holding me, feeling eternal All this pain is an illusion.

Twirling round with this familiar parable. Spinning, weaving round each new experience. Recognize this as a holy gift and celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing.

This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. Embrace this moment. Remember. we are eternal. all this pain is an illusion.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:22:45 | More by Stoutish

Jonada

New Jersey

4.51/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2013 vintage. Served in a Firestone Walker Teku glass

Appearance: Pours black with 2 fingers of a tan, mocha colored head. Body is opaque.

Smell: Chocolate, vanilla, bourbon, butterscotch, sweet toffee, and fudge.

Taste: Roasted malt, bourbon, vanilla, roasted coffee, and wood. Lots of sweet malts upfront are balanced in the finish with a roasty bitterness and some booze.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, creamy mouthfeel. Medium carbonation. Medium/high alcohol warmth.

Overall: Yet another example of why Firestone Walker has one of the best, if not THE best, barrel programs in the world. This is drinking a little hot right now, but it's still a fairly fresh bottle. Definitely worth picking up a bottle for now and another to age.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:01:12 | More by Jonada

ReddMoneyBrown

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 02:24:05 | More by ReddMoneyBrown

Bearded_Infamy

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 00:58:42 | More by Bearded_Infamy

ThirdEyePA

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 19:41:11 | More by ThirdEyePA

Kreko7

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 19:14:34 | More by Kreko7

Popp24

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 18:48:21 | More by Popp24

kirkfrailey

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-16-2013 18:32:18 | More by kirkfrailey

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-16-2013 18:27:05 | More by carlosega