Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break - Evil Twin Brewing

GehenHerzog

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

07-02-2012 00:12:22 | More by GehenHerzog

SLeffler27

New York

4.23/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Pitch black with slight creamy chestnut head that passes no light. Patches of creamy lace and a viscous film cling to the snifter glass.

Lots of chocolate syrup, and some sweet black coffee not much else, but simplicity is a good thing here.

Sweet with a little bit of bitterness, while the alcohol is quite present long into the lingering finish. Chocolate and some background of roasted coffee. Chocolate returns in the finish. Warmth is a good friend of this beer.

Very high alcohol, yet smooth texture and little heat. There is little to know carbonation in this dense almost syrupy beer.

Truly one of those savored experiences. Biscotti is a surprisingly and dangerously easy drinking dessert beer good for watching people and sipping slowly.

Serving type: on-tap

06-16-2013 19:48:01 | More by SLeffler27

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-16-2013 16:32:33 | More by ejimhof

mvdillman

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

06-16-2013 05:47:19 | More by mvdillman

unclejazz

New York

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-16-2013 02:58:17 | More by unclejazz

IndyDad

New York

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-16-2013 02:29:10 | More by IndyDad

DanGeo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

06-15-2013 23:48:16 | More by DanGeo

brother_kenneth

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

06-15-2013 23:34:39 | More by brother_kenneth

OleDixie

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

06-15-2013 20:17:42 | More by OleDixie

mklisz

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-15-2013 14:36:42 | More by mklisz

jera1350

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

06-14-2013 18:49:45 | More by jera1350

ManMoosePig

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

06-14-2013 15:59:43 | More by ManMoosePig

Hallertau

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +13.1%

06-14-2013 04:03:10 | More by Hallertau

Duff27

Illinois

4.26/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Short light mocha head leaves a cap and collar.

Smells like Hershey's syrup.

Big time chocolate notes (cacao nibs), coffee is a little muted at this point present. Hides its ABV very well.

Mouthfeel is great. Super smooth, light on the palate with the carbonation level.

It just about doesn't get any better of a mouthfeel then this one, well integrated. Thanks TATURBO.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 00:50:20 | More by Duff27

fsck

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -15.2%

06-12-2013 02:30:18 | More by fsck

pinnser

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

06-11-2013 23:20:02 | More by pinnser

sarge27

California

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-11-2013 05:01:14 | More by sarge27

JRdaSconnie

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

06-10-2013 11:03:15 | More by JRdaSconnie

cooler4life

Quebec (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

06-09-2013 22:18:41 | More by cooler4life

bauermj

Illinois

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-09-2013 12:24:12 | More by bauermj

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

4.21/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to angrybabboon for sharing the bottle.

Appearance: Pours a super thick black. Minimal red-tinged tan collar. What head manages to pull from the beer doesn't last. Still with a slight oily sheen.

Smell: A lot more pleasant than expected. Rich roasted malts. Some marshmallow and vanilla. Chocolate runs the full range, milk chocolate, dark, and cocoa. Big sweetness builds as it warms. Dark cherry. Toasted nuts. Legit cookie and marshmallow cream. Big backing alcohol. Caramel, toffee, and brown sugar. Fresh roasted coffee. A true kitchen sink approach.

Taste: Sharp slightly burnt cookies. Marshmallow and deeply roasted malts. Screams of bitter cocoa and baker's chocolate. Some.malt sweetness, but not nearly as much as I would expect from the nose. Almond/marzipan. Burnt coffee. Caramel and toffee. Some cherry and straight up vanilla bean. Rich and roasty. Cake batter.

Mouthfeel: Full and smooth. Roasted character adds some.dry elements. minimal carbonation. Not quite as full as I would have expected from the pour.

Overall: Give me a break, give me a break, break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar.

A big but ultimately balanced big ass beer. I dig the marshmallow almond thing. Solid.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 04:01:58 | More by Goblinmunkey7

angrybabboon

Rhode Island

4.36/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Consumed 6/8/13

Split with Goblinmunkey7

Appearance: Dark, dark, dark - pours like oil, thicker than anything I've poured in recent memory - very viscous - still manages to form a head - not much, and it fades quickly to a brown ring that leaves a few streaks of lacing

Smell: Despite the big, bad, burly appearance, it actually smells pretty charming - rich, decadent malts - burnt and roasty notes, but the emphasis is more on a range of aromas - I know the name of this beer is biasing me, but I must admit that this kind of smells like biscotti and coffee - dark, rich coffee - caramel malts, caramel, toffee, cookies - some sugar, some booze - nicely roasty and dry overall

Taste: Adequately ridiculous - very reminiscent of biscotti blended with rich, roasty, dark, bitter coffee - big coffee notes - burnt, roasty malts - chewy caramel, dry cookies - lightly sweet overall, with a touch of booze - a lot of chocolate, as well, which I didn't quite notice in the aroma - cocoa, dark chocolate, and baker's chocolate - decadent, rich, and very interesting

Mouthfeel: Full, but not as heavy as it looks, extremely smooth, finishes dry, a lovely sipper

Overall: Ah, yes... I was wondering what would break first... Your spirit, or your biscotti?

This is a treat. It's not the best beer I've ever had, but it is quite a top tier coffee stout. Or imperial stout. Or whatever the hell you want to label it. It's very interesting and very tasty. I hate to say it, but it's almost worth the high price point!

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 04:01:31 | More by angrybabboon

WiscoBrewsco

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

06-08-2013 23:22:43 | More by WiscoBrewsco

aztraz

Sweden

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

06-08-2013 21:52:21 | More by aztraz

parkingphi

New York

4/5  rDev -9.5%

06-08-2013 18:28:31 | More by parkingphi