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Quinceanera

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.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 […]

Santa’s Little Helper – Bourbon Barrel Aged

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Santa’s Little Helper – Bourbon Barrel Aged […]

Santa’s Little Helper – Brandy Barrel Aged

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Santa’s Little Helper – Brandy Barrel Aged? Submit your review below.

Night Rider – Chocolate Mint

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Does Night Rider – Chocolate Mint tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Night Rider With Chipotle Pepper And Chocolate

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Good people drink good beer. Is Night Rider With Chipotle Pepper And Chocolate good? Let us know with your review below.

Old Viscosity

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Have an opinion about Old Viscosity? Submit your review below.

Older Viscosity

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Have you tried Older Viscosity? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Jules Winnfield

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.4% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Jules Winnfield? Let us know below.

Night Rider

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Did you experience Night Rider? Give us your review below.

Night Rider – Bourbon Barrel Aged

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Night Rider – Bourbon Barrel Aged in the below form.

Infamous – Chocolate

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Infamous – Chocolate below.

Achievement Beyond Life’s Experiences (A.B.L.E.) (Pizza Port Ocean Beach)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Achievement Beyond Life’s Experiences (A.B.L.E.) (Pizza Port Ocean Beach) make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Churchill’s Finest Hour 2012

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Would you like to share your opinion of Churchill’s Finest Hour 2012? Submit your review below.

InFamous – Bourbon Barrel Aged

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Port Brewing Company / Pizza Port California USA North America http://www.pizzaport.com Are you a fan of InFamous – Bourbon Barrel Aged? Enter your review of InFamous – Bourbon Barrel Aged below.

Murder By Death

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.4% Brewed By Back Street Brewery 15 Main St #100 Vista California USA North America (760) 407-7600 www.lamppostpizza.com/backstreet WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Murder By Death below.

Murder By Death (Bourbon Barrel Aged)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Back Street Brewery 15 Main St #100 Vista California USA North America (760) 407-7600 www.lamppostpizza.com/backstreet What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Murder By Death (Bourbon Barrel Aged) make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Chaos

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Mother Earth Brew Co. 2055 Thibodo Road Suite H Vista California USA North America (760) 599-4225 http://www.motherearthbrewco.com Want to share your review of Chaos? Submit your review below.

Dark Tsar Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Alcatraz Brewing Co. 20 City Blvd W West Orange California USA North America (714) 939-8686 www.alcatrazbrewing.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 […]

Dark Days / Velvet Glove Blend

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Iron Fist Brewing Company 1305 Hot Spring Way Vista California USA North America (760) 216-6500 http://ironfistbrewing.com Have you tried Dark Days / Velvet Glove Blend? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Rubus Vigoratus

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Iron Fist Brewing Company 1305 Hot Spring Way Vista California USA North America (760) 216-6500 http://ironfistbrewing.com Did you experience Rubus Vigoratus? Give us your review below.

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.