Angel's Envy Port Barrel Aged Acrimonious Imperial Stout
Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery

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From:
Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
12%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.32 | pDev: 7.87%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
36
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 19, 2014
Added:
Nov 19, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
This thick, black, Imperial Stout was aged for 4 months in port wine barrels that were used as a second finish for Angel’s Envy Bourbon. Dark fruit, coffee, chocolate, caramel, and bourbon combine for a warming experience.
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Ratings by oline73:
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Reviewed by oline73 from Maryland

4.18/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from the growler into a tasting snifter.

Appearance: The beer pours black and looks thick like oil. There is hardly any head at all.

Smell: Sweet and full of roast and dark chocolate. I'm getting a hint of bourbon and some soy sauce that I would think comes from the port.

Taste: This is a very sweet beer that has some heat to it, but still manages to be smooth. The port is definitely there and I'm getting a hint of soy sauce as well. Just a touch of bourbon. The finish is sweet and warming.

Mouthfeel: The body is very thick and the beer coats your mouth. Tingly carbonation and a dry finish.

Overall: This is a very thick and sweet beer. Very complex, I kept finding new things to like about it. I'd definitely have more given the chance.
Jan 08, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by BullBearHawk from Illinois

Feb 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by bschinelli from Illinois

Nov 30, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by Flabbyjandro from Illinois

Nov 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by CityofBals from Illinois

Sep 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by danthehopslamman from Illinois

Aug 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by mcc1654 from Illinois

Aug 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by rudylaw from Illinois

Jul 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by artoolemomo from Oregon

Jun 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Mitch_Cumstein from Illinois

May 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by JellyJacket from Illinois

May 19, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by ystazi from Illinois

May 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by IPAFan521 from Illinois

May 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by kscaldef from Oregon

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by anteater from Oregon

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Mar 24, 2013
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Reviewed by jegross2 from Illinois

3.72/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Reviewing Angel's Envy Port Barrel Aged Acrimonious Imperial Stout from Haymarket Pub & Brewery out of Chicago, Illinois. The Acrimonious is the third beer from the right in the picture. Per the beer's description:

"This thick, black, Imperial Stout was aged for 4 months in port wine barrels that were used as a second finish for Angel’s Envy Bourbon. Dark fruit, coffee, chocolate, caramel, and bourbon combine for a warming experience."

Score: 87

4 oz sample served in a taster glass and enjoyed at Haymarket's 2nd Anniversary Party on 01/12/12. Review is from iPhone notes.

Appearance: Pours the appearance of a traditional barrel aged stout. Dark brown, maybe black in color with a foggy, film-thin layer of tan head when brought to the table. Decent lacing/retention. 4/5

Smell: Chocolate, vanilla, tannic/vinous sweet acidity, oak and tobacco too. A little anise and soy. 3.75/5

Taste: Sweet bourbon/vanilla, a little red grape and brown sugar. Some cocoa and dark fruit too in the finish. 3.75/5

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, low carbonation. Dry finish. Sweet, but not cloying. 3.25/5

Overall: I think the port imparted a bit too much sweetness here. Although a solid beer overall, this was a far cry from the reputation established by those who have had this one before.

Recommendation: Worth trying at the price, but not worth going out of your way to hunt down.

Cost: $2 for a 4 oz pour or $6 for a 12 oz pour.
Feb 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by Franch from District of Columbia

Feb 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by sgoro from Illinois

Jan 28, 2013
Angel's Envy Port Barrel Aged Acrimonious Imperial Stout from Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 36 ratings