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Olde Hickory Brewery
North Carolina
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United States
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American Double / Imperial Stout
| 10.00%
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An imperial stout brewed with honey and raspberries, then aged in bourbon barrels.
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lanamj
North Carolina
5
/5
rDev
+14.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
22oz with raspberry colored wax shared with Jonathan from Old Hickory at Duckworths. Glad you thought of this one.
A- Pours a nice silky black color with little head that dissipates to a small amount of lacing on the edge of the glass. Towards the edge of the glass a nice raspberry hue appears where light is able to penetrate.
S- Wow so good. Lots of chocolate and raspberry. I get a faint but nice amount of vanilla, bourbon and oak. I also get the honey from the base beer. Not hot at all for the ABV.
T- As good if not better then the nose. Like a desert this beer is. Lots of chocolate, raspberry, honey, bourbon and vanilla. They all come together very nicely. The chocolate and raspberry are the focal point here. Its like Event meets Imperial Stout meets Raspberries.
M- Very smooth and silky. It is exactly how it should be. The body is heavy but not to thick. It feels like chocolate milk going down!!
O- One of the best beers Old Hickory has to offer. A true stout that stands up to the best. This is the third bottle I've shared since it's release and i could share a million more. This is what a fruit stout should/needs to taste like.
Serving type: bottle
11-08-2011 15:12:54 |
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humuloner22
4.84
/5
rDev
+10.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
I let this one cellar for a while before finally opening it today. The label suggests Valentines day, but I waited a little longer to be rebellious. The appearance once poured into an imperial pint glass was black as night with a slight caramel colored head that settled to a thin layer on top. The aroma was molasses and honey with some chocolate notes and the slightness of raspberries, wonderful! I let it sit for a few minutes longer and then began to take small sips to appreciate this one. The taste was sweet, but not cloying, well balanced and the aroma matched the taste profile pretty consistently. It did not have that overly burned taste that some Imperial Stouts have, it was smooth and easily drinkable but you would have to be careful with this one because at 10 percent you could get yourself into some trouble. Unique among Imperial stouts because this one drinks much smoother and easier than many I have had. It would be a great dessert beer to end the night. Overall Olde Hickory has hit another home run.
Serving type: bottle
03-03-2013 19:17:56 |
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GehenHerzog
North Carolina
4.83
/5
rDev
+10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
22oz waxed bottle, purchased at Brawleys, poured into the brand new Brawley's Snifter. Split with my pops
A- Pours a deep black with a very minimal tan head. No lacing to speak of on this one
S- Smells like those chewy chocolate raspberry candies. Strong chocolate and raspberry with subtle hints of coconut and bourbon.
T- This is where this beers really shines. Immediately there is a nice raspberry tartness followed by almost everything you get from Event Horizon. Chocolate, vanilla, bourbon and a little bit of coconut round this one off. A little heat comes off in the aftertaste
M- Medium thick beer. A little under carbonated but not enough to worry
D- this one tasted a little bigger than the alcohol % indicates but its a very smooth brew
Overall, I think I like the flavors of this one a little more than Event Horizon because I really like raspberries. But, all around I would say Event Horizon is a better beer. My dad isn't a huge fan of BA beers (or of Event horizon) but seemed to really enjoy this one. Another great BA offering from Olde Hickory.
Serving type: bottle
11-08-2011 01:43:01 |
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Wolfpack2005
North Carolina
4.83
/5
rDev
+10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Picked up the last bottle that I could find in the area today at The Dispensary in Apex.
A-Pitch black color and pours like motor oil. One finger, dark tan head, that fades.
S- Sweet roasted malts, rasberries, and a little bit of oak.
T- Sweet dark chocolate, honey, and raspberry puree up front. Then balanced out nicely with the roasted malt and mild oak flavor. The alcohol in the aftertaste is masked nicely by the tartness of the raspberries.
M- Nice smooth, velvety mouthfeel with a slightly higher carbonation level that I like in my imp stouts.
O-Excellent beer! I was a little apprehensive with the combination of raspberries and honey in a stout, but it balances out the bitterness of the roasted malts well. All the flavors blend perfectly together.
Serving type: bottle
12-14-2012 23:50:48 |
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mikesgroove
South Carolina
4.8
/5
rDev
+9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
dark brown, nearly opaque, save for a few touches of reddish highlights coming through on the side and the bottom of the glass. A huge head of tan foam, perhaps three inches high, came over the top and settled down only gradually,
The aroma was rich with fruit. This was very nicely done. You could definitely tell there was a nice sweet stout underneath though, as touches of chocolate and lactose came through from underneath of it. But the main player by far was ras[berry. Not overly tart, but enough to offset the rest of what was there. The flavor was more of the same. The initial taste was that of a rich milk stout, butt hat was very short-lived as sooner then later the fruit took over. I am a fan of fruit beers, and have had quite a few. They can go right or horribly wrong, Rich, almost decadent dessert like flavor here. Rich notes of cranberry sorbet like flavor swirled around in a light chocolate base, with hints of vanilla and a touch of bitter in the finish. This was by no means a heavy stout, nothing big about it at all, more subtle then anything. The feel was al little light, not as full as I would have wanted, however it was still done very well. Good carbonation and an easy sipper. I would guess the ABV was in the neighborhood of 5-6%, no more as this was easy to put down and did not really leave much of a lingering effect on me.
Serving type: bottle
12-04-2011 06:18:56 |
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AppalachianVntnr
North Carolina
4.78
/5
rDev
+9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Superb use of the fruit in this one. Aroma of fresh ripe raspberry, chocolate and honey. The palate is flush with the raspberry but of the fresh kind, thats slightly bitter with notes of the fleshy seeds, roasted coco nibs, toffee with a great weight to it all from the honey. A higher than usual level of carbonation and a slight brisk acidity really keeps it refreshing. Really long finish like a great wine. Again really nice use of the fruit in this stout, one of the better examples of an Impy fruit stout. I will also say that this needs some time and would benefit from some aging but would be perfect with Thanksgiving in a few weeks. Grab one before they are all gone.
Serving type: bottle
11-08-2011 21:52:48 |
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Ungertaker
Minnesota
4.78
/5
rDev
+9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Received this in a trade from n2185 today. I was too anxious to put it away!
A- a red-hued, semi-translucent espresso with a 1/8" white head that leaves a sticky lacing.
S- dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, raspberries, very faint vanilla
T- raspberry hits immediately and remains throughout. Bitter dark chocolate and a subtle cappuccino come in the middle. A sweet honey finish tops it off.
M- The balance of carbonation and viscous mouthfeel is amazing!
O- an incredible beer! This is the first Olde Hickory brew I have had and definitely won't be the last. The raspberry stands out, but does not dominate. I would love to try this again.
Serving type: bottle
01-13-2012 03:52:48 |
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Lare453
Florida
4.78
/5
rDev
+9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Large format bottle in a dfh glass
A black with a dark brown head that changes color into a medium tan head. No lacing, fast dissipating head, looks great.
S bitter chocolate, raspberry, malt, oak, dark malt, dark caramel, very complex.
T amazing! Dark chocolate and bitter chocolate beginning, the middle is a a sweet chocolate and heavy oak which leads into a vibrant raspberry and chocolate truffle flavor. The aftertaste is wonderful, dark chocolate covered raspberries, tastes like the ones you get at Godiva. It is amazing.
M thick, rich, smooth, extremely lightly carbonated, soft.
O DANG! One of the best beers I've ever had . I loved it! Not being a fan of combining fruit and chocolate,this beer was very surprising and has a wonderful fresh flavor. Nothing fake tasting and has a great profile.
Serving type: bottle
11-03-2012 02:48:25 |
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benjaminahudson
North Carolina
4.73
/5
rDev
+8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A - Jet black with decent lacing and a brownish head
S - Definitely taste the fruit notes, and hints of chocolate throughout. Nothing overpowering, but noticeable.
T - The taste of the raspberries and chocolate are noticeable.
O - One of my favorite Old Hickory offerings. I would still probably give the edge to The Event Horizon, but both are outstanding beers and deserving of the continued recognition they will no doubt receive in the future.
Serving type: bottle
10-07-2012 15:22:54 |
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Rutager
British Columbia (Canada)
4.7
/5
rDev
+7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Msquared2, I thank you for this beer. What a perfect way to end the week.
2011 bottle, poured into a Deschutes tulip.
Apearance. Pours thick and black with half a finger of tan head.
Smell. Oh man, this is going to be nice. Massive amounts of bittersweet chocolate, a little raspberry and cherry, a small hint of booze ...and some more dark chocolate.
Taste. Wow, the raspberry caught me by surprise after smelling just a little. Real raspberries, that nice dark chocolate that I was smelling and just a bit of roasty malts. Very little bitterness, except for the dark chocolate flavours, a little sweet in the right proportion with the flavours, and just a little bit of tang from the berries. Awesome stuff.
Mouthfeel. Full body, medium-low carbonation, not at all taxing.
Overall. I was expecting good, but this one is awesome. It's going to go down way too quick.
Serving type: bottle
10-06-2012 01:32:42 |
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KickInTheChalice
Illinois
4.65
/5
rDev
+6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a snifter. Thanks to RC0032 for bringing this over.
The beer itself has a nearly black mahogany color with dark ruby edges. Not much light makes it through anywhere in the glass. A small tan head forms initially and fades pretty quickly.
The aroma and flavor are fairly consistent. There is a little bit of honey in the aroma, not as much in the flavor. Some milk chocolate, some dark, bitter chocolate, slightly tart raspberries all work very well together. a little bit of booze tingles the tongue and warms the stomach. The carbonation is on the light and creamy side, working well with the chocolate covered raspberry flavor and full body.
As someone who has a soft spot for raspberries, the chocolate covered raspberry flavor is pretty dead on accurate and enjoyable.
Serving type: bottle
01-23-2012 00:52:33 |
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jtd1969
North Carolina
4.63
/5
rDev
+5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A - Dark black with little lacing or carbonation. Reddish Brown head
S - Dark fruit, sweet chocolate
T - Deep dark chocolate that is sweet with raspberries. Tastes like a dark chocolate raspberry truffle.
D - Full Bodied with low carbonation
O - Excellent stout. Quite unique I recommend this delicious beer!
Serving type: bottle
10-05-2012 01:33:20 |
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bballmj2k
North Carolina
4.6
/5
rDev
+5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Drinking in celebration of Coach K's #903 victory.
A - Pitch black, not quite as viscous as I expected when it poured. Minimal mocha colored lacing with no head to speak of.
S - Whoah - immediately reminiscent of Olde Rabbit's Foot. Chocolate, coffee, roasted notes, bourbon, vanilla, and some coconut from the barrels all overtop of a hint of raspberry sweet/tart notes. Really unique and fantastic.
T - Follows the taste quite accurately. Sweetness up front with the chocolate notes. Middle fills out with the bourbon/barrel notes and ends with bitterness and some boozy character. Raspberry tartness - almost reminiscent of New Belgium's clutch with the sour ale - exists in the background and melds so well with the base beer.
M - Medium-bodied with about the same carbonation. Slightly sweet and boozy on the end but it works quite well.
O - Haven't had Olde Hickory's Event Horizon before but if this is any indication I look forward to its release soon. Great beer and Olde Hickory is quickly becoming a favorite local brewery for me.
Serving type: bottle
11-16-2011 03:29:08 |
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scifan
North Carolina
4.58
/5
rDev
+4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Poured into a Jackie O's tulip. Pours pitch black with a light tan head that quickly settles into a wispy ring around the glass.
I could literally smell this as soon as I opened it. If I had to use just one word it would be decadent. Sweet dark chocolate dominates the nose. Bourbon, vanilla, and oak also make themselves known. Just a hint of tart raspberry and alcohol round things out.
Sweet chocolate kick things off with the first sip. Again the word decadent comes to mind, this would make a fine dessert beer. The barrel aging while very evident remains very much in balance. The nice tartness from the raspberry provides a nice contrast from the intial sweetness and keeps you coming back for another sip. Also has a phenomenal aftertaste.
Has a perfect mouthfeel. Smooth, rich, creamy, and coats the entire mouth.
One of the best beers I've had in awhile and reminds me why Olde Hickory is THE BEST brewery in NC.
Serving type: bottle
11-17-2011 04:19:59 |
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ButtonBeer
South Carolina
4.58
/5
rDev
+4.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
While in Asheville, NC I picked this up at Bruisin' Ales under recommendation by the guy running the place that day. Per Blanche DeBois, I have always "relied on the kindness of strangers" in regard to beer recommendations. This was excellent. You won't regret it.
Serving type: bottle
10-19-2012 23:52:38 |
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tectactoe
Michigan
4.56
/5
rDev
+4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Thanks to Mike for splitting his bottle with me - been trying for this one for a while now. Side by side with Pipeworks' Raspberry Truffle Abduction; I had a hunch that this one would be better, I guess we'll see. It pours dark as hell - pitch black, completely opaque. Barely any head formation after a straight-down pour, though swirling the glass brings to life one of the darkest tan heads I've ever seen; thick, frothy, and quick to recede back into nothing.
One whiff of this and you're off and running in barrel-land. Big-time barrel aromas - tons of oak, moderate vanilla, and silky smooth bourbon. The bourbon is pretty powerful, yet tamed well and not abrasive to my nostrils. Malty as hell with a ton of thick, brown sugar, molasses, and roasted cocoa beans.
The raspberry is actually a little quiet at first, not peeking its head out until I take a few more successive whiffs. Once it finally comes out, though, it's wonderful. Lightly sweet raspberry jam; deep, pure, and extremely inviting. Some moderate honey sweetness in the tail end, though I could just be imagining that since the bottle says "honey" on it. Wonderful execution of "stout + barrel + raspberry" without leaning out of kilter towards any given side.
The only thing left to do is taste this one... and the first sip is simply magical. Leading the way is a surge of thick molasses coupled with a generous helping of juicy, raspberry jam. Bourbon and oak flavors outline the edges constantly, along with a mild vanilla flavor that works perfectly in the small doses it's given in. The raspberry flavor starts off strong and within a second or two, a delicate tartness comes out and then quickly transcends into a sweet bit-part between the rest of the flavors.
I love this beer because the raspberry flavor is integrated in a neigh perfect manner. It's got a bunch of sweetness and even a mild tartness to it, while still remaining "dark" or "deep" enough to blend well with a barrel-aged stout (which is executed beautifully on its own). The finish is pretty sweet; raspberries, other mixed berries, figs, oak, and mild bourbon. Lots of sticky brown sugar left on the palate once the beer is gone, too. Big, heavy body with low-medium carbonation. Mildly sticky mouth feel, chewy and thick as hell.
So glad I got to try this one. I would definitely like to seek out more bottles of this. I love raspberry and I love stouts. Barrel-aging doesn't hurt, either. I feel like if this beer were just a barrel-aged stout without raspberries, it would be great. Adding raspberries to an already delicious barrel-aged stout is a risky move, but Olde Hickory pulled it off with flying colors.
Serving type: bottle
04-12-2013 16:45:48 |
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BrahnSolo
North Carolina
4.53
/5
rDev
+3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Bottle to Stone 15th Anniversary Glass
Pours jet black into the glass leaving no light to come through, dark brown around the edges. Nice tight dark khaki, frothy head leaves minimal lacing.
Nose comprises of strong bourbon, wood, and fresh raspberry up front, creamy, sweet dark chocolate, honey, and raisin. Some burn from the alcohol. Nose is worth the price of the bottle itself.
First and foremost, bourbon and wood shine, but quickly meld with the "tart" raspberry, dark chocolate, and honey sweetness. Sweet at first, then a nice light coffee, honey, and raisin come out with just a touch of coconut. Bourbon and raspberry dominate this beer, complimenting each other nicely, leaving a slight tart dry finish to the beer.
For the style, and in relation to the base beer, it is a relatively thin mouth feel, most likely due to the fruit present. Medium body and mouth feel with moderate carbonation, by no means too little though.
Olde Hickory has created another gem. Lindley is truly a treat and I look forward to tasting a bottle some time down the road to see how it develops. I feel that with some time on it, it will be a little more approachable, it is a very rich at the moment, so I'm anxious to see how it is in a year or so. Another more than solid stout from OHB.
Serving type: bottle
11-08-2011 05:01:48 |
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kenthoggard
North Carolina
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Starts with a nice aroma of fresh raspberries and chocolate. Taste Starts with a hint of raspberries, blends into a choclatelaty raspberry finish with light hints of bourbon on the back end. Light to medium carbonation. Nice light finish! Great Beer!
Serving type: bottle
12-17-2011 01:33:06 |
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CManuel
Colorado
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
22oz bottle picked up from Tasty Beverage in Raleigh NC.
A-Very smooth and thick looking stout. Jet black. Head is minimal and fades fast. Call me crazy but you can almost see a red tint in the beer from the raspberries.
S-Hits you in the face dark fruit notes, especially berries. Chocolate is there throughout, but more subtle. I can smell a little bit of the bourbon/vanilla from the barrels, but it's hard to pick out for me.
T-WOW. The flavors that are present really come together in a harmonious manner. Mostly fruit and chocolate throughout, but the honey and bourbon flavors really come in as well. It all blends together so perfectly. It's a strong beer, but there's not much alcohol heat present. This is one amazing tasting beer, EASILY the best I've had from Olde Hickory (have not tried event horizon yet).
M-As I was pouring it, i thought it was going to be one thick beer. But its really smooth and easy, I'd almost venture to say that mouthfeel is one of the better aspects of this beer.
O-Hands down one of my favorite Dark beers. I'm not usually a fan of fruit infused stouts, but this one really took me by surprise. If you can find this, GET IT!
Serving type: bottle
10-11-2012 01:28:22 |
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tdm168
North Carolina
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Thanks to jtd1969 for sharing this bottle.
A – pitch black with a big, foamy, brown head
S – chocolate, wood, vanilla, raspberries, roasted malts
T – chocolate, roasted malts, raspberries, honey, wood
M – full bodied, smooth, perfectly carbonated
This is a fantastic take on a nontraditional stout. The raspberries have their place but are not tart or overpowering. They blend perfectly with the chocolaty, somewhat bitter roasted malts. This beer would probably pair great with dessert. Excellently done.
Serving type: bottle
11-21-2012 02:12:28 |
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Powderhornphil
Minnesota
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours pitch black. No light at all comes through. 1 finger khaki, mocha head with a slight reddish berry tint.
Smells of raspberries. Chocolate and bourbon.
Wow this tastes good. Great actually. Raspberry, dark chocolate and some bourbon. Really smooth no alcohol. Not too sweet at all just wonderfully balanced. Some bitterness keeps the sweetness in check.
Full mouthfeel. Matches the desert like quality of this beer.
One of the best I fruit stouts I have had.
Serving type: bottle
12-21-2012 01:21:24 |
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ChainGangGuy
Georgia
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Gurgled forth a black, viscous-looking body with a frothing, very dark tan-hued head.
Smell: Hearty, fresh, moist dark bread before the coffee-accented roast overtakes it, along with bold notes of spiced honey, melted chocolate, and pureed raspberries. The barrel character is there, yielding a bit of bourbon, oak, but it takes a back seat to the other scents.
Taste: A start of bitterish chocolate sauce, dark caramel, and a heavy roastiness rubbing shoulders with a spiced dark German bread taste and a whisper of the honey. Lindley Park maintains this spiciness, adds some warming alcohol, and a touch of bitterness. Then, it's raspberries, baby! As with the aroma, the barrel-aged quality is there, sure, but it is not at the forefront of this brew. The flavors leisurely roll this way and that, leading to the drying, chocolate-covered raspberry, honey-dosed coffee finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium carbonation.
Overall: Delicious! Today, I am a raspberry stout fan.
Serving type: bottle
01-08-2013 01:31:15 |
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mjohnson17
Illinois
4.5
/5
rDev
+2.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Bottle Poured into a snifter
A - Pour motor oil black with a small beautiful tan head. Head dissipated quickly but leaves some nice large carbonation bubbles and some alcohol legs. After the beer settles is slightly less opaque but still very dark.
S - Oak and Tart fruit up front. Then some dark fruit and cocoa. The nose reminds me a bit of Cherry Rye only with a more sour fruit nose.
T - Dry tart raspberries and oak up front that fades to a nice chocolately malt finish. The finish is a lot like dark chocolate, a bitter cocoa taste
M - Heavy mouthfeel with nice chocolate and dryness. An ever so slight raspberry tartness but mostly a dry sweetness.
O - This is a fantastic beer. For me it ranks right up there with BCBCR, maybe slightly below it. It has a great nose and color, a nice tart fruitiness with a chocolately subtle sweetness from the honey. It's also quite dry which I enjoy. Needless to say I wish I had more of this beer. It's definitely worth a try.
Serving type: bottle
02-23-2013 03:27:15 |
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oberon
North Carolina
4.48
/5
rDev
+2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours jet black with a deep nearly cocoa colored 1/2 finger head atop.Deep choclate walnut brownies and raspberry syrup in the nose,it's dessert with a big kick.Flavors of deep mocha roast coffee infused with raspberry,it's deeply roasted with hefty sweetness from the raspberries and honey.This is a sipper but it hits home with all the different elements of the beer,kick ass.
Serving type: bottle
11-13-2012 23:12:52 |
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ASUBeer
North Carolina
4.47
/5
rDev
+2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 22oz bottle into a New Belgium snifter. The beer pours black with an oily look to it. A 1/2 inch brown head made up of fairly large bubbles. The head subsides but leaves nice residule bubbles around the outside of the glass with a little froth in the center.
The smell is phenomenal. Vanilla, oak, bourbon, raspberries, and molasses. The taste is also very complex. There is a nice bitter chocolate taste with a touch of honey, tart raspberries and a smooth oak- bourbon mixed in.
The mouthfeel is that of an oily stout with a thickness from the honey that coats your mouth. Light carbonation.
Overall this is a very good beer. Probably needs sometime to mellow and for all the flavors to completely gel but it is very good and very unique. No one flavor overpowers.
Serving type: bottle
11-14-2011 02:29:24 |
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