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Whiskey Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ Want to share your review of Whiskey Stout? Submit your review below.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Tatonka Stout by filling out your review below.

Tatonka Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.4% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn’t I get that day […]

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, regular consumption of beer eliminates […]

Brunch Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Brunch Stout make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Brunch Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Brunch Stout? Submit your review below.

Vanilla Oak Infusion Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Does Vanilla Oak Infusion Imperial Stout tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Gordon Biersch Strong Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Gordon Biersch USA North America (408) 278-1008 www.gordonbiersch.com The dude abides. Does Gordon Biersch Strong Stout? Submit your review below.

Terminal Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Terminal Imperial Stout in the below form.

Impy Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Are you a fan of Impy Imperial Stout? Enter your review of Impy Imperial Stout below.

Matador Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Matador Imperial Stout below.

Revenge Of The Black Pumpkin

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Did you experience Revenge Of The Black Pumpkin? Give us your review below.

Barrel Aged Black Bull

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com The dude abides. Does Barrel Aged Black Bull? Submit your review below.

Barrel Aged Pritchard #4

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Want to share your review of Barrel Aged Pritchard #4? Submit your review below.

Brakeman’s Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Brakeman’s Stout below.

Old No. 7 Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Lander Brewing Company 128 Main St Lander Wyoming USA North America (307) 332-8227 http://www.landerbar.com/brewing.php Have an opinion about Old No. 7 Stout? Submit your review below.

Gorilla

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Summer Wine Brewery Unit 15 Crossley Mills New Mill Rd Honley Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01484 665466 http://www.summerwinebrewery.co.uk The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it […]

Overload Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Overload Stout? Let us know below.

XO Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home Good people drink good beer. Is XO Stout good? Let us know with your review below.

Twelve-Dog

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Black Husky Brewing W5951 Steffen Lane Pembine Wisconsin USA North America (715) 324-5152 http://www.blackhuskybrewing.com/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Twelve-Dog in the below form.

American-Style Imperial Stout Traits

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Beer Style Description

Black in color. American-style imperial stouts typically have a high alcohol content. Generally characterized as very robust. The extremely rich malty flavor and aroma are balanced with assertive hopping and fruity-ester characteristics. Bitterness should be moderately high to very high and balanced with full sweet malt character . Roasted malt astringency and bitterness can be moderately perceived but should not overwhelm the overall character. Hop aroma is usually moderately-high to overwhelmingly Hop-floral, -citrus or -herbal. Diacetyl (butterscotch) levels should be absent.

Alcohol By Volume Range

7-12

IBU's Range

50-80

Aroma

Rich and complex, with variable amounts of roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can take on coffee, dark chocolate, or slightly burnt tones and can be light to moderately strong. The malt aroma can be subtle to rich and barley wine-like, depending on the gravity and grain bill. May optionally show a slight specialty malt character (e.g., caramel), but this should only add complexity and not dominate. Fruity esters may be low to moderately strong, and may take on a complex, dark fruit (e.g., plums, prunes, raisins) character. Hop aroma can be very low to quite aggressive, and may contain any hop variety. An alcohol character may be present, but shouldn’t be sharp, hot or solventy. Aged versions may have a slight vinous or port-like quality, but shouldn’t be sour. No diacetyl. The balance can vary with any of the aroma elements taking center stage. Not all possible aromas described need be present; many interpretations are possible. Aging affects the intensity, balance and smoothness of aromatics.

Appearance

Color may range from very dark reddish-brown to jet black. Opaque. Deep tan to dark brown head. Generally has a well-formed head, although head retention may be low to moderate. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass.

Flavor

Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness, flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate to aggressively high roasted malt/grain flavors can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee. A slightly burnt grain, burnt currant or tarry character may be evident. Fruity esters may be low to intense and can take on a dark fruit character (raisins, plums, or prunes). Malt backbone can be balanced and supportive to rich and barley wine-like, and may optionally show some supporting caramel, bready or toasty flavors. Alcohol strength should be evident, but not hot, sharp or solventy. No diacetyl. The palate and finish can vary from relatively dry to moderately sweet, usually with some lingering roastiness, hop bitterness and warming character. The balance and intensity of flavors can be affected by aging with some flavors becoming more subdued over time with some aged, vinous or port-like qualities developing.

Mouthfeel

Full to very full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Gentle smooth warmth from alcohol should be present and noticeable. Should not be syrupy and under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning.