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Sour Donkey

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Seabright Brewery 519 Seabright Ave #107 Santa Cruz California USA North America (831) 426-2739 www.seabrightbrewery.com The dude abides. Does Sour Donkey? Submit your review below.

Wild Cat Sour Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Valley Brewing Company 157 W Adams St Stockton California USA North America (209) 464-2739 https://plus.google.com/105160335248773537483/about?gl=us&hl=en Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Wild Cat Sour Stout below.

The Nothing

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Smog City Brewing 1901 Del Amo Blvd Suite B Torrance California USA North America (310) 320-7664 http://www.smogcitybrewing.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 […]

The Darkness

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Strand Brewing Co. 23520 Telo Ave Torrance California USA North America (310) 517-0900 www.strandbrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of The Darkness below.

Serpent’s Stout – Bourbon Barrel-Aged

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.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 […]

Double Donkey Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.6% Brewed By Seabright Brewery 519 Seabright Ave #107 Santa Cruz California USA North America (831) 426-2739 www.seabrightbrewery.com Good people drink good beer. Is Double Donkey Imperial Stout good? Let us know with your review below.

Serpent’s Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com Thank you sir, will you have another Serpent’s Stout? Give us your review below.

Serpent’s Stout – Bourbon Barrel Fermented

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com The dude abides. Does Serpent’s Stout – Bourbon Barrel Fermented? Submit your review below.

Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Central Coast Brewing 1422 Monterey St b100 San Luis Obispo California USA North America (805) 783-2739 www.centralcoastbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Imperial Stout good? Let us know with your review below.

Aztec End Of The World Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rip Current Brewing 1325 Grand Ave Suite 100 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (760) 481-3141 http://ripcurrentbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Aztec End Of The World Stout? Submit your review below.

Box Set Track #10 – Bat Out Of Hell

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.5% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com Thank you sir, will you have another Box Set Track #10 – Bat Out Of Hell? Give us your review below.

Coffee Talk

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com The dude abides. Does Coffee Talk? Submit your review below.

Quaid’s Dream

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Are you a fan of Quaid’s Dream? Enter your review of Quaid’s Dream below.

Scorched Earth (Moscow’s Burning)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Scorched Earth (Moscow’s Burning) below.

Sip Sip Hooray

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Sip Sip Hooray? Let us know below.

Creekside Silent Night Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Creekside Brewing Company 1040 Broad St San Luis Obispo California USA North America (805) 542-9804 www.creeksidebrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Creekside Silent Night Imperial Stout below.

Guthrie

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Guthrie below.

Port/Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Port/Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Stout make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Portly Imp

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Would you like to share your opinion of Portly Imp? Submit your review below.

Drake’s Midnight Run

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com The dude abides. Does Drake’s Midnight Run? Submit 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.