Parabola - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

cfrances33

Illinois

4.45/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2012 vintage on tap at High Street Grill in NJ and Varga Bar in Philly. Served in a snifter both occasions. Reviewed from 6/30/12 (High Street Grill) notes.

Pour: Pitch black with a finger of tan sticky head. Dissipates quickly.

Smell: Bittersweet chocolate and tons of bourbon and vanilla. Some booze, but not much.

Taste: Wow. Chocolate and vanilla with a sweet bourbon warming. The bourbon is blended into the flavors of the beer perfectly. Some mocha espresso at the end, but not a ton.

Mouthfeel: Literally like silk going down. Little bit of warmth from the bourbon, but I actually like its presence because it reminds me that this 12.5% monster isn't playing around, and it supplements the flavors more than any other BB stout I've ever had. Presents a slight cloying at the end of the glass in the back of my throat that drives this down.

Overall: I love this beer. Probably my favorite BB stout, next to Black Note. Buy this no matter what if you have the money in your wallet. If not, go sell some scrap and come back before someone else buys it.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2012 21:42:57 | More by cfrances33

ATXboozer

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 23:43:47 | More by ATXboozer

Michael_20P

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-23-2013 23:06:04 | More by Michael_20P

visionaries

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 15:19:34 | More by visionaries

Moofmac25

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 03:11:54 | More by Moofmac25

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-23-2013 01:52:47 | More by mikeincharleston

Abrengle

Washington

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-23-2013 01:22:56 | More by Abrengle

headyhopzhead

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 00:38:10 | More by headyhopzhead

GreesyFizeek

New York

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 23:18:14 | More by GreesyFizeek

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-22-2013 22:03:49 | More by randylangford

velcrogrip

Florida

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 18:31:45 | More by velcrogrip

irv2424

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 18:18:34 | More by irv2424

JoeDurp

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 13:25:08 | More by JoeDurp

BeerBucks

New York

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-22-2013 02:58:06 | More by BeerBucks

alysmith4

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-22-2013 01:40:48 | More by alysmith4

gcamparone

Rhode Island

4.53/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

2012 vintage opened a year after release. Acquired in a trade .

A- pours a deep brown opaque body with a 2 finger mocha colored head that reduces to a brown ring.

S- soft yet pungent whiskey, dark fruits, french vanilla, chocolate, butterscotch, sugar cookie.

T- Sweet vanilla and caramel, whiskey upfront. Semisweet chocolate and roasted coffee is next, dark fruits an almost grassy citrus follow through. Nice toasty, burnt malt aftertaste.

M- smooth and silky, medium heavy body.

I really enjoyed this one - lives up to the hype and really impresses. Super complex and balanced, just the right amount of bourbon and a nice roasted flavor. Awesome

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:12:52 | More by gcamparone

jimilayne

New York

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-22-2013 00:50:23 | More by jimilayne

Justinsosmart

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-21-2013 22:08:40 | More by Justinsosmart

ackeeper

Illinois

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-21-2013 21:00:57 | More by ackeeper

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-21-2013 06:55:04 | More by PlinyBeMiney

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 04:00:38 | More by CosmoHopHead

JandJMD

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 03:19:41 | More by JandJMD

gkozeny

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 01:20:36 | More by gkozeny

JSBILK

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 20:00:35 | More by JSBILK

--Dom--

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-20-2013 17:55:38 | More by --Dom--