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rAvg: 4.37
pDev: 9.38%
Reviews: 1975
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Oskar Blues Brewing Company
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Russian Imperial Stout
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Hojaminbag
Colorado
4.1
/5
rDev
-6.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
12 oz can.
The first thing that came to mind when I poured this was "motor oil." It's jet black. Small head that is reddish/coffee colored. Leaves excellent lacing along the glass.
Has a smokey, fruity smell. Also some sugar or molasses.
Very smokey flavor. Hints of chocolate/caramel maltiness. A slight bitter/coffee-esque aftertaste.
well-carbonated I expected a little more thickness. Maybe that's just me.
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 23:45:22 |
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MMAJYK
Georgia
4.68
/5
rDev
+7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A- Motor oil with 10,000 miles on it! Pitch black color with 3/4" of dark brown head with a rusty orange tint to it. No light is passing through this baby! The lacing is all the way down the glass with orangish brown sheets. This one was poured into my Dale's Pale Ale pint glass.
S- Roasted, burnt chocolate malts. Caramel, coffee, mocha, and cocoa. Hops are making their presence known even with the overpowering of the malts that take the lead.
T- Unreal! The sweetest malts that I have ever tasted. Mixed in with this roasted/burnt goodness is a nice blend of bitter hops. The cocoa, chocolate, and coffee follow very closely to the nose.
M- Thick and chewy with not much carbonation. Very sticky in the mouth leaving a film on the tongue.
D- Of course, this style is not for sessioning. But, this beer drinks as well as any I have had as a stand-alone drink.
Overall- I have read and heard the hype, and I must say that this beer is worth every bit of it! Very nice representation of the style and one of my top beers I have ever had. I love it and it is great!
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 23:36:10 |
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GratefulBeerGuy
New Hampshire
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Big props to Oxymoron for this can! 12oz can> 12 oz Postel chalice glass. (This dog'll hunt)
pours out black as a moonless night, very thick pour, looks like used-up motor oil, which is exactly what I like. The head is very impressive, one full finger deep, very dark brown color that's solid and even...one of the darkest, stickiest heads I've seen. The lacing is long and the dissipation slow, but eventually settles down to a thin covering with a solid, dense ring around the edge. If looks could kill...
The aroma is sweet/smokey chocolate scent, latte with vanilla, toasted marshmellow's, nutmeg and a slight tinge of heat with a subtle herbalness way down deep.
This is the way "robust" should taste, Huge malt complexity which includes: Smokey and sweet chocolate, vanilla, tangy fruits such as, sour green grapes and wild blueberries. The malt is quickly challenged by a big, acrorn-like bitterness from the hops. A cascade-ish leafy, earthy bitter that hijacks the flavor spectrum, but then it all melds together again and proves the balance is right on for RIS. The massive malt flavors is worth savoring in every sip. This one finishes with an earthy bittermness and black coffee flavor.
This one is just perfect feel-wise IMO, as heavy and thick as possible, Dense-full body that is smooth and creamy. The tell-tale factor...sticky lips!
This is my kinda brew, Bad-ass brew in a 12 oz can.
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 20:37:06 |
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IntriqKen
California
4.58
/5
rDev
+4.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
I am sorry.
This is like "not right".
A high class quality craft dark RIS in a CAN?
Tell me I'm dreaming.
Pours beautifully for an RIS...almost jet black...thick as used motor oil....heavy half finger coffee colored head that leaves a very very heavy map in it's wake on the side of the glass.
Aroma is heavy with sweet dark molassis, espresso, dark sugar and dark, sweet candy.
Taste? There is something really, really smokey going on in here. Wow. Smokes, caramel...smoke...slightly bitter finish. This isn't like any RIS I've ever had. Maybe I should have read some of the other reviews first, but I just can't get past the smokey flavors here. Now that I've tasted it, my nose is full of the smoke.
And I love it. Don't know how it rates as a RIS, but...yum. Rich, warm, satisfying.
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Ok...I'm crazy.
I just read some of the other reviews and none of the ones I saw said anything about "smoke".
Smoke is the predomident thing I get from this beer. I still like it.
Damn.
I must be crazy.
Let it warm...
Ok...warm there is more candy sweetness in the aromas.
Taste goes beyond the smokey. I've got caramel...dark and almost burnt. Espresso coffee...again..almost burnt...sweet dark, dark brown sugar....
Aroma is moving more towards brown sugar without the burnt aromas and a touch of vanilla.
Flavor profile has more vanilla and creamyness to it as it warms as well. Bitterness and burnt flavors mellow and disappear.
I give up...there is a lot of personality as well as a lot of personalities in this beer.
Wonderful and a true pleasure to drink and discover.
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 04:58:28 |
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geexploitation
Indiana
4.33
/5
rDev
-0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
From the can, this beer pours extremely thick and basically opaque, with a small, very dark tan head. Relatively little on the nose aside from roasted malts, a splash of chocolate and vague milky-sweet smells. On the palate, however, things get more interesting. Very smooth, with a quick rush of hop bitterness and raw alcohol, alongside plenty of roasted malts and a bit of caramelized flavors. There's a bit of spiciness in the background, but little in the way of fruitiness or other esters. It's a rather straightforward beer. This isn't to say it's mediocre; quite to the contrary. While the malts are relatively straightforward, they strike no wrong notes, and instead envelope the tongue with rich, really huge, malt flavors that are perfectly balanced by hops. It's an uncomplex but satisfying, comforting and hugely enjoyable beer. Very well done.
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 04:03:40 |
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markgugs
New Jersey
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
poured from a 12oz. can into a Sam Adams Beer glass
A: This beer is insanely dark, almost jet black, and absolutely no light has a chance of penetrating it in the glass. A gorgeous dark brown, creamy head rises the height of 2 fingers and leaves behind an ample amount of spider-web sticky lacing.
S: Smells are all of the sweet variety: sweetbread, milk chocolate, cocoa, and dark breads & grains dominate.
T/M: A sharp hop bite up front, and then all the dark flavors take over. Beer develops into rich, roasted char & a very chocolatey body. Sweet, dark fruits - mostly cherry - make their presence known as the beer warms. And then an intensely bitter charcoal finish, almost ashy, creeps up on you, delivering a very noticeable alcohol warming on the backside. Feels slick & oily, coating the tongue with ease, until a minor aspirin dryness finishes things off.
D: Given the 10% ABV & the massive charred finish, it's not as drinkable as other monster stouts, yet it's still an amazing representation of style and well worth seeking out.
Serving type: can
02-07-2008 03:17:27 |
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sacfly
Maryland
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
12oz. can (love that!) No date.
Pours a... good lord this is dark... Completely opaque. Some of the darkest brown bubbles in the head I have ever seen. Smell is of blackstrap molasses, cookie dough, and a hint of charcoal. Creamy mouthfeel. Great meld of flavors that were in the nose, with none really standing out too much until the finish. A touch of hops gives way to 70%+ dark chocolate and charcoal. Never thought I would describe a charcoal flavor or finish in a good way, but here it is. Great beer, and one of the best imp. stouts out there.
Serving type: can
02-06-2008 19:04:00 |
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arkhamresident
Georgia
4.2
/5
rDev
-3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A - Black. Thick and black with a half inch of creamy dark tan head. Decent but sparse lacing.
S - Dark chocolate, caramel, alcohol and a whiff of dark fruit (plum, maybe black cherry)
T - Front is luxurious dark chocolate and roasted coffee with some caramel and smoke in the middle with a bit of molasses like sweetness followed by a slightly burnt bitter and a wee bit of alcohol and bitter fruit in the back.
M - Very smooth, creamy and thick. Slight carbonation.
D - If it weren't for the high ABV I could have quite a few of these. As is anything more than two or three would be pushing it.
This is an outstanding beer from a brewery that has done nothing but impress me since I had my first Dale's Pale Ale.
Serving type: can
02-06-2008 07:50:33 |
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jamie2dope
Massachusetts
3.85
/5
rDev
-11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Drove to Marty's in Newton Mass to grab a four pack of this stuff today. Have had it twice on tap so far, but never out of the can. Liquid comes spilling forth from the can a pitch black, with a lovely big brown head. It almost looks like the can is spewing this stuff from its mouth. Smell has traces of roasted coffee, earth tones, and a bit of fudge. Flavor is dominated by the roasted coffee, with lots of dark chocolate bitterness in the background. Mouthfeel is slick and thick on the palate. This one seems harsh at first from all the bitterness, but becomes more easy to drink with each sip. All in all, I wouldn't say this is one the top IMP stouts I have had, but certainly enjoyable, and interesting for a number of reasons (the fact that its a can being one of them). Good job to Oscar Blues.
Serving type: bottle
02-06-2008 04:24:23 |
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EGledhill
Pennsylvania
4.65
/5
rDev
+6.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
can poured into snifter glass
A.jet black with two finger creamy head that leaves a nice lacing
S. nothing really jumps out at you, coffee, chocolate, and mild fruits
T. Phenomenal tastes of bitter chocolate, coffee and caramel throughout with a mild alcohol burn but very easy on the palate
M. thick, creamy delicious mouthfeel
D. Masks the alcohol with the best of them... never would think that you're drinking a 10%er
Serving type: can
02-06-2008 04:15:17 |
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RblWthACoz
Pennsylvania
4.35
/5
rDev
-0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours like motor oil out of the can. Dark tan/brown head. Nose is malts and coffee, but nothing crazy. Flavor is amazing. Thick and robust. Loads of coffee tones married with malts. Noticeable alcohol. Feel has a decent liquid feel and a good level of carbonation. Nice. Very nice. And gee. I have 22 left of this case. Whatever shall I do.
Serving type: can
02-06-2008 03:38:21 |
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jph424
Georgia
4.38
/5
rDev
+0.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5
A - Opaque black with a 3 finger light brown head. If I were to put my finger in the beer I would not be able to see it unless it was against the glass.
S - Roasted malts, chocolate, coffee
T - Wow, that is delicious. Dark chocolate, burnt coffee, a slight hop kick, and warming alcohol as it goes down.
M - THICK! This has the mouthfeel of slightly carbonated whole milk. Very smooth.
D - I think 2 would be my limit on this one because of the ABV and the density of this.
I am very impressed by this beer. I love Oskar Blues. Now I can take amazing beer with me to the golf course, pool, or beach! I think more brewers should consider using cans because they offer many benefits for storage and convenience.
Serving type: can
02-05-2008 14:48:56 |
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johnnnniee
New Hampshire
4.38
/5
rDev
+0.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a solid black that doesn't let any light through. Has a creamy, fluffy light brown head that laces itself onto the glass on the way down. Aromas of bitter chocolate and spicey hops. Tastes of coffee, chocolate right up front, then some hop bite then a lingering bitter coffee aftertaste. Creamy full mouthfeel. Great Imp Stout.
Serving type: can
02-05-2008 00:22:19 |
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Ineedabeerhere
Connecticut
4.53
/5
rDev
+3.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
thanks to RoBotGod for including this as an EXTRA in a trade!!!!
Let me just say that i have only recently gotten into stouts, but this one has to top my list! (where can i get more?!?!)
I rank this higher than Victory's storm king or rogue's shakespeare stout or north coast's old rasputin to name a few.
It pours perfectly black out of the can, not looking too syrupy. just perfect. the head was a nice tan/brown color that was about 1 finger. Great lacing left all over the glass.
It smells and tastes great! Very roasted, chocolate, slightly caramel. Great hop presence for a stout, with a slightly sweet finish, at least for the first few sips. Great carbonation and not too syrupy, just the perfect consistency.
Overall a great beer, and VERY drinkable for a stout. The 10% was very well hidden. I can confidently say its one of the best stouts i've tried to date, and its out of a can! Now my problem is getting more of it!
Serving type: can
02-04-2008 21:50:49 |
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Patrick
Massachusetts
4.5
/5
rDev
+3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: When I first poured this out of the can I thought it was motor oil. There is a brown head that is about 1 finger tall.
S: It smells chocolatey with a little bit of caramel.
T: Very roasty, malty, slightly bitter, chocolatey. Very good.
M: It reminds me of the viscosity of milk, very thick. Appropriately carbonated for the style.
D: Not sessionable, but very, very drinkable.
This is my first tasting of Ten FIDY and hopefully it will not be the last. Actually it will not be, the beer is not retired.
Serving type: can
02-03-2008 20:27:01 |
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jdubjacket
Georgia
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
Why does Oskar Blues do this to me? They create some of the best beers I've ever had but they're only limited releases. Case in point: Big Poppa Cherry and Ten Fidy.
Picked up a few four-packs of these at Green's on Buford Highway in Atlanta.
I still think it's hilarious to drink IPA's, Scottish Ales, Pale Ales, and now Imperial Stouts from a can.
Poured from a can into a Sweetwater pint glass. Looks like motor oil from a can. It's pitch black and looks delicious.
The aroma is one of dark chocolate, a little bit of coffee and roasted malts.
The taste reflects the smell. The chocolate and coffee undertones are very well balanced.
The mouthfeel is quite exceptional. It's smooth as silk.
The drinkability is outstanding. It goes down smooth, and the alcohol is masked very well. The only issue is the alcohol packs a punch, so it's tought to drink more than one.
Overall, an outstanding brew. This beer is just as good out of a can as it is on tap. Another great beer from Oskar Blues.
Serving type: can
02-03-2008 13:49:03 |
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Kudashov
Massachusetts
4.78
/5
rDev
+9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
More canned goodness from my favorite brewery , Oskar Blues .
Poured into my large Spaten beer mug this brew is as black as night . The chocolate / mocca colored head is thick with very small bubbles . My mouth is watering just looking at this . Hope it tastes as good as the on tap serving I had at Sunset . Dan the bartender that night , also the Archbishop of Beer at Marty's in Newton told me , quote " now if they can only can it " . Well thank my lucky stars because this stuff is . There is a burnt coffee / roasted cashew aroma . Did I tell you I love all of the Oskar Blues brews . Taste is where this is just a hint better than Old Rasputin , Choklat and Brooklyn Black . I think it is mild bitterness that you get in the flavor that puts it ahead of the other brews . Mouthfeel is rich and as usual the drinkability is as good as all the other OB brews . Again . Oskar Blues has a fan for life with their brews .
Did I tell you I love all the OB brews ?
Thanks Dan . Again .
Serving type: can
02-03-2008 05:30:47 |
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Jwale73
Rhode Island
4.4
/5
rDev
+0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Served in a standard pint glass (thanks msubulldog25). Can opened with a slight spurt that my dog Sonny was happy to lick up off the adjacent couch. Poured an extremely dark brown with red highlights noticeable when backlit during the pour. Only way I knew it was brown was by looking at the liquid immediately below the rim of foam. Quarter-inch coffee-colored head quickly dissipated into a murky skim of light brown beer algae; plentiful sticky lacing throughout the tasting. Tremendous aromas of chocolate and malt. First sip was truly a beautiful experience. Sweet and chocolatey with a hint of coffee. Silky smooth, full mouthfeel culminated in a slightly astringent alcohol finish, while the fading memory of chocolate and malt lingered until the next sip. My only regret is that I didn't save this one for my 100th review. Outstanding imperial stout.
Serving type: can
02-01-2008 02:30:12 |
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pokesbeerdude
Colorado
4.4
/5
rDev
+0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Imperial Stout in a can. Had to try it, if for nothing than the sheer comic value.
A: Black, this looks like a black hole in my glass, just a little bit of head, very dark brown, looks like used motor oil. Awesome.
S: A big hit of chocolate, followed by some coffee, some alcohol, kind of a funky fruit smell, and each time I take a drink something new pops out, buttery almost, can't really describe it.
T: Coffee is the first impression, then chocolate, then burnt malts, lingering hop bitterness, but not too much actual hop taste, quite overpowered by everything else. Very tast though, just a little kick of alcohol, definitely has a warming effect.
M: Creamy, filmy, and sticky, very smooth with little carbonation, all in all a very pleasant mouth experience.
D: In no way is this offensive, but it will catch up to ya, quickly that alcohol is a sneaky devil. I'd limit it at one to actually enjoy it, two would be pushing it. Very good brew though!
Serving type: can
01-25-2008 23:47:58 |
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SwillBilly
Virginia
4.78
/5
rDev
+9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Brought back east from my Brother-in-Law in Denver.
Appearance: Pours thick and deep black like used motor oil. Not a bit of light gets through the pitch black stout. A light brown head tops the beer and fades fairly quickly to a thin coating.
Smell: Hints of bittersweet chocolate, over ripe dark fruit, toasted raisin bread. A little alcohol comes through as it warms.
Taste: Starts mildly sweet with dark fruit and chocolate. The middle is where the dark roasted malts make an appearance with a nice roasty bitterness, very smooth until the finish wich is full of roasted malt and a big time hop bite that lingers long after the swallow. Alcohol dangerously hidden in the flavor profile.
Mouthfeel: Thick, luscious, creamy, encompasses the entire mouth, velvety. This is what a big stout should feel like in the mouth.
Drinkability/Notes: Definitely one of the better Impy Stouts I've had in a long while. The malts play a balancing act between fruity and chocolatey sweetness and dark roasted bitterness with the hops playing the encore in the finish with a big dose of hop bitterness. Dangerously drinkable at 10% abv. Fantastic in the mouth with a very good aroma profile. The best beer I've had in a can for sure, but also one of the best Impy Stouts I've had regardless of serving vessel. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on it. Thankfully Oskar Blues will be distributing this beyond Colorado in the near future. Seek and Enjoy.
Serving type: can
01-25-2008 22:59:40 |
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joe1510
Illinois
4.33
/5
rDev
-0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz Can
I'm lucky enough to get to try Ten Fidy thanks to my Secret Santa Tayner. Ten Fidy gurgles from the can and appeared like black coffee when poured but black when in the glass. No light peeks through the body. A dark half finger velvety brown head formed on the pour. The head was so dark in fact it appeared to have a purple tint to it. Leaves sheet lacing that eventually cascades into the body.
The smell is big on the roasty side with a hefty dose bittersweet chocolate as well. I'm pretty surprised to find a moderate helping of hazelnut something I don't come across very often in Imperial Stouts. The roastiness is really what dominates though from front to back, everything else is just complimentary.
There is a huge amount of roastiness present. This roastiness kick starts things and is joined mid-palate by slightly bitter coffee grounds. There's a flash of baker's chocolate here and there but as a vein running through the roastiness. The finish brings a slight bitterness from the heavily roasted grains.
The body is lush with a nice velvety texture. There's a touch of heat on the swallow but it's barely noticeable.
This is an easy sipping Imperial Stout that will help keep you warm on a cold Winter's night. It will sneak up on you if you don't take it easy though.
Ten Fidy is a solid Imperial Stout from the guys over at Oskar Blues. They know how to make good beer and this is no exception.
Serving type: can
01-20-2008 01:52:37 |
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tpd975
Florida
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Wow franksnbeans threw this one in as an extra on our last trade.
A: Pours as black as black can be. Used motor oil and the night sky has nothing on this one. The head is insane. At least three fingers of thick bubbly goodness. It does die down, but this one laces as good as any beer I have ever seen. Add all this up with the fact that is comes in a can....makes it an absolute thing of beauty.
S: Nice roasted aromas with hints of dark coffee, and bitter chocolate. To be honest not the best smelling RIS, but I can't wait to taste.
T: Touchdown! This is a world class brew. The flavors are actually fairly simple and forthright. Tons of dark roasted bitter coffee, with hint of dark chocolate. A tinge of hops can be felt in the end along with a kind of tobacco taste. The taste of this one is not all clouded. It comes straight at you big and bold all chocolate and coffee and I have to say that I love it.
M: Absolutely wonderful. Big and thick and as smooth and creamy as any RIS you will every find. In one word Velvet!
D: No sign of the ABV here. I just wish I had more than one can.
Overall: I reaalllly liked this beer. Nice straightforward flavors that are big and bold like I like them. Add in the touch of hops and you have a masterpiece. Younger35 sent me two others that got lost in the ABYSS between here and Idaho. I would give my left hand to have them right now. There is hope on the horizon, as I have heard that OB is going to start canning this one full time. If they do the availability will make this the #1 RIS in America for those not so long cold winter days here in Florida, at least in my book ;)
Serving type: can
01-19-2008 20:11:44 |
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Tilley4
Tennessee
4.6
/5
rDev
+5.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
First RIS I've ever had in a can. Wasn't sure what to expect.
Glugs out pitch black. Looks just like used motor oil. Smallish head that builds up slowly to about a 2 incher and laces the entire glass as I drink it. This is an evil and vile looking concoction!
Smells full of chocolate and malt. I'm beginning to think that this is all it's cracked up to be. I've been hearing the hype and I am beginning to believe it.
Oh, baby, is this thing smooth! Rich dark chocolate taste without even a sniff of the 10%. This is one dangerous brew! As far as strictly taste goes, this is the best tasting RIS that I've ever had. Simply amazing!
If I could get this all the time, it would be my go to RIS. Nothing else to this point measures up. It is following a Victory Storm King and seems to be in a class by itself.
Serving type: can
01-18-2008 15:13:29 |
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rallison
California
4.43
/5
rDev
+1.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
First RIS in a can! Thanks Oxymoron for this gem!
A: Beautiful thick, rich black color. 1 finger brown head. Beautiful, beautiful beer.
S: Roasted malts with some chocolate. Some nuttiness. As it warms, the smell definitely improves.
T: Creamy chocolate coats the tongue. Roasted coffee in the background. Light hops. Not extremely complex, but oh so tasty! Slight alcohol in the very back.
M: Rich, nicely coating. Perfect carbonation.
D: Extremely drinkable.
Highly recommended. Definitely one of the better imperial stouts.
Serving type: can
01-17-2008 08:59:51 |
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YonderWanderer
Colorado
4.58
/5
rDev
+4.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
A: Looks like black, thick, viscous motor oil being poured from a can. Leaves a single finger of dark tan foam, with moderate lacing on the glass.
S: Dark roasted grains, chocolate, coffee, and some mild sweetness.
T: Damn good. The alcohol is present, but not unpleasant. Lots of roasted flavor in this one. Some hints of chocolate, toffee, and coffee are in the background.
M: Thick and viscous, with little carbonation.
D: This is a great RIS! I can't wait til' this starts getting distributed in MA. I would gladly drink this all the time if I could.
Between this and Surly Furious, I have a whole new respect for beers in cans.
Serving type: can
01-17-2008 02:04:50 |
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