Doldrums of Winter
Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook, Connecticut, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Winter|
Score
7.15
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This opaque brew is rich, roasty and boasts an intense complexity. The dark fruit notes along with the warming alcohol will help aid in any winter doldrums you might have.
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7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
16 oz can. Aroma is roasted malt, and a very mild hint of spruce. Maybe that’s my imagination? Flavor is a solid, classic, imperial stout. Roasted malt, coffee grounds, and some light chocolate. Body is medium plus with a mild bitterness for balance. Nice.
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from Can
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Harvest Wine & Spirits
on 24 Oct 2025
at 20:13
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Undated can from the cooler, drunk 10/20/25.
As pictured (clear).
Licorice, light roast and mild coffee with a bit of wintergreen created by the interplay of the hops and malt. Clean, rich, no sign of alcohol or excess sugar.
Soft and chewy, not syrupy. Properly malty with good sweetness but on the more dry side relative to the style. Hops (light pine, light grapefruit, light wintergreen) and roast (not excessive) contribute an old school RIS-feel but it's not that roasty nor is it bitter/resinous. Just a nice all-around balance, with a comforting texture, at a reasonable abv.
As pictured (clear).
Licorice, light roast and mild coffee with a bit of wintergreen created by the interplay of the hops and malt. Clean, rich, no sign of alcohol or excess sugar.
Soft and chewy, not syrupy. Properly malty with good sweetness but on the more dry side relative to the style. Hops (light pine, light grapefruit, light wintergreen) and roast (not excessive) contribute an old school RIS-feel but it's not that roasty nor is it bitter/resinous. Just a nice all-around balance, with a comforting texture, at a reasonable abv.
Tried
from Can
from
Harvest Wine & Spirits Elmwood
on 20 Oct 2025
at 20:43