Droste Effect
AleWerks Brewing Company in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
7.56
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A pitch black imperial stout with dozens of pounds of chocolate added before resting on roasted cocoa nibs for a decadently bittersweet dark chocolate experience.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
$3.85 pint can, WW. Nearly black with a soft brown head. Nose is chocolate, somewhat candied, coffee, roasted malt. Flavor is tons of chocolate, again somewhat candied (but not overly cheap tasting), coffee, roasted malt, cocoa. Somewhat thick, lots of flavor.
Tried
from Can
on 13 May 2021
at 23:17
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
22 oz bottle poured into a snifter. Bottled 5/3/2016. Black with thin tan head. Aromas of roasty notes, malt, dark chocolate, a little oxidized note. Tastes of roasty notes, malt, caramel, dark chocolate, cocoa, some oxidation. Medium body with a dry and slightly warm finish. Forgot about this for a bit too long.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Dec 2017
at 20:17
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bomber from Beer Run, 11/25/16. Dark brown, large foamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of roast, chocolate, coffee, caramel. The taste is roasted malts, chocolate, herbal hops, hints of coffee and vanilla. Thin-medium bodied.
Tried
on 17 Dec 2016
at 10:39
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bomber from Whole Foods Fair Lakes Aroma: roasty, chocolate, coffee Appearance: black with a brown head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, creamy, soft carbonation, long finish, Delicious
Tried
on 16 Aug 2016
at 14:48
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
22oz bottle pours a muddy brown/black with some tan head. Nose of smoke, malt, chewy grain, toast, a little earthy. Flavor is malt, bread, chewy grains, earthy, chocolate, coffee. Dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2016
at 19:58
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Roasty and some caramel. Black pour with good head and lacing. Some chocolate. Bittersweet finish. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jul 2016
at 17:59
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From a 22 oz bottle purchased at Whole Foods. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of milk chocolate. Flavors of chocolate and leather. Bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jul 2016
at 19:13
8.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Draft: Baker’s chocolate nose. Black, medium beige head, good lacing. Rich dark chocolate and walnut. Full body, soft carbonation. My gosh this is tasty!
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Jul 2016
at 20:19
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 10
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft at Churchkey. Pretty much black color, thick beige tight head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of coffee grounds and bitter cocoa. Taste is silky smooth dark chocolate. Very easy drinking for its abv.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 May 2016
at 17:20