Alaskan Perseverance Ale (Pilot Series) - Alaskan Brewing Co.

jdense

Oregon

3.05/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

22 oz. bottle shared with Tyler at Barley Brown's, 10.17.11, poured into shaker pint glasses.

One finger brown head, quick dissipation with broken layer retained on topic of dark brown body, above average lacing. Nose is muddled, probably due to funky ingredients, had to take a real deep whiff to pick up any chocolate notes, sweetish. Taste is very very sweet for style, chocolate doesn't come through until far into back end, some citrus hops, and most unfortunately, a bit of ash, like rolling around a chocolate in an ashtray, ugh. Mouthfeel is very watery, thin at best, not much effervescence. IMO pretty bummed that this was their 25th anniversary beer, wish they had amped this up ABV-wise or better yet an Imperial Smoked Porter-now that would have been nice. Might benefit from extended cellaring, not sure that will benefit the weak mouthfeel. Sadly, we didn't even finish the bottle.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2011 16:42:36 | More by jdense

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-12-2013 21:40:49 | More by PlinyBeMiney

tclang

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-12-2013 20:55:13 | More by tclang

ngeunit1

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown-black with a finger of frothy khaki-chocolate colored head. Fades normal.

S - Roasted dark chocolate and caramel malts, molasses, black licorice, honey, birch syrup, coffee, dark fruits, and a hint of booze.

T - Roasted dark chocolate and caramel malts, black licorice, molasses, coffee, honey, birch syrup, dark fruits, vanilla, earthy hops, and some booze.

M - Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth and slightly thick with a sweet, roasted, and warming finish.

D - Good imperial stout. Nice balance and mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 03:43:49 | More by ngeunit1

LSx

California

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

04-25-2013 04:28:16 | More by LSx

vande

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-12-2013 23:01:13 | More by vande

SeanSweeney

Michigan

5/5  rDev +30.9%

04-04-2013 01:29:36 | More by SeanSweeney

mjenkins5

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

02-20-2013 03:32:18 | More by mjenkins5

adkieffer

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

02-16-2013 15:48:34 | More by adkieffer

blindpiggie

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

02-12-2013 04:22:48 | More by blindpiggie

dtx00

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

01-12-2013 20:55:31 | More by dtx00

cyrushire

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +24.3%

01-12-2013 07:33:09 | More by cyrushire

cvm4

Mississippi

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours pretty black with a slight tinge of brown on the outer rim. The head was brown but not much lacing to speak of.

S - Roasted malts, smokey notes & sweet licorice.

T - The taste follows the nose, IMO. The flavors to change up with bitter chocolate and a slight tartness.

M - To me, it's lighter than a typical RIS but very smooth & creamy.

O - It's a different RIS that breaks from the norm.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2012 01:28:56 | More by cvm4

King_KongDCO93

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

12-18-2012 22:24:04 | More by King_KongDCO93

Nage37

California

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

12-16-2012 18:57:20 | More by Nage37

jheezee

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

12-11-2012 22:40:07 | More by jheezee

TempeBeerMan

Arizona

4.05/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle into a snifter.

A - Jet black with a one-finger head of brown sea foam. Lacing is a thin film of tiny bubbles.

S - Moderate strength aroma of roasted malts, but with a deep chocolate sweetness underneath. Slightest hint of smoke. Smells really good.

T - Starts with typical RIS burnt malts, but switches up quickly with a smooth, mellow sweetness of honey and birch syrup taking over in the mid-palate and competing with grainy bitterness right on through the finish. Blended nicely. ABV only noticeable as a hint of warmth in the VERY backend.

M - Silky; velvetty smooth. A little oily.

O - Very enjoyable. One flaw is that it's not terribly complex, so the palate can get a little tired near the end of the bottle. Still a damn good beer overall. Will buy again.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2012 05:23:06 | More by TempeBeerMan

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

11-26-2012 03:28:44 | More by Rhettroactive

Powderhornphil

Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bottle aged just over a year.

Pours a nice looking black. Small kahki head.

Smells of roast, smoke and a little sweetness. some black licorice underneath.

Taste follows the nose. Starts with bitter roasted grain finishes with a unique blend of smoke and sweetness.

Mouthfeel slightly thin for the syle.

A unique RIS. Quite enjoyable, but lacking qualities to make me seek it out again.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2012 02:10:51 | More by Powderhornphil

Unchi

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

11-23-2012 22:22:48 | More by Unchi

dorkinajeep

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

11-15-2012 01:33:28 | More by dorkinajeep

Durb777

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.7%

11-08-2012 21:24:47 | More by Durb777

Johnhaley1989

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +4.7%

10-05-2012 19:10:14 | More by Johnhaley1989

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

3.8/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appearance. Pours black with a thin, pale tan head that quickly fades.

Smell. Roasty malts, charred wood, licorice root and dark fruits with a little sweet chocolate.

Taste. Roasty dark malts, toasted wood, a little black licorice and a bit of dark fruits and chocolate, and a little alcohol.

Mouthfeel. Slightly lower than full bodied, low+ carbonation. Just a bit of warmth.

Overall. A very nice stout. Not getting much from the distinct taste from the sap or honey, but I'm sure they're contributing to the overall nice flavours.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2012 02:39:36 | More by Rutager

ezperkins2

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%

08-21-2012 17:51:33 | More by ezperkins2