York County Stout (2024)
Barreled Souls Brewing Company in Saco, Maine, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Autumn Out of Production|
Score
7.77
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
500mL bottled 11/4/24, #174/1200, drunk 3/1/25.
Rich bourbon is exactly what you want. Spicy, deep, expansive, but not utterly dominating, leaving enough room for the chocolatey-fudgey malts. Bit of crusty, crunchy, minimally roasty earthiness, wood and mild fruitiness (cherry-vanilla-like). Kind of does one hell of an approximation of BCBS. No alcohol noted. Very aromatic and inviting.
Big chocolate-fudge-brownie-like character. Rich, malty, chewy with just an ever-so-slight hint of pleasing syrupiness. Excellent, rich, deep, spicy bourbon character to balance. Neither too much sugar nor alcohol and it's not overly roasty, nor is it dominated by the bourbon. I agree with Tom that it isn't the most complex thing, but I don't think it's trying to be. Just a classic (THE Classic) bourbon and stout package to make you nostalgic for the one and only BCBS. An incredibly masterfully-done homage.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
500 ml bottle, thank you TJ. Aroma is soft bourbon, roasted malt, chocolate. The Willet shows a mellow character but shows throughout. Plenty of chocolate, shows no alcohol. Great body and texture. Wonderful stout.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
Bottle (11/4/24) shared with membership group - Clark: we miss you buddy! Opaque black, ring of head, nice viscosity, light lacing. Aroma is strong earthy malt, cacao nibs, bourbon, grain. Taste is well balanced, strong earthy malt, bourbon, super mellow. Smooth, velvety texture, soft carbonation, finish as taste. Not the most complex thing in the world but exceptionally executed!
11/4/2024 178/1200 split 3 ways. Aroma is chocolate and earthy malt. Taste is nice, ABV is hidden, bourbon is there but balanced and smooth with a nice light sweetness in the finish.