Parabola (2026)
(Batch of Parabola)
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
7.77
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Twelve months in bourbon barrels brings focus and depth to this year’s rendition of Parabola, balancing dark malt richness, oak, and restrained spirit presence.
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8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home. Pours black, nose is chocolate, vanilla, coconut, meaty, black pepper, taste is similar, roasty. 8/9/9/8=8
Tried
on 07 Aug 2026
at 13:44
9.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 9.5
Flavor 9.5
Texture 9
Overall 9.5
Bottle at tasting shared with Joes, Judyvv, Ansjelaah, DutchDrebus and Laura. Pitch black color, virtually no head. Aroma and flavor are malts, roast, bourbon, vanilla, some booze, dark malts. Thick, viscous, syrupy texture. Absolutely delicious every time I try this.
Tried
on 01 Aug 2026
at 19:05
8.4/10
A lot more vanilla and barrel notes compared to an aged bottle. Still pretty nice.
Tried
on 05 Jun 2026
at 17:18
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Draft at Paragon, 4/22/26. Dark brown, small head. Roast, barrel, chocolate. Dark fruit notes. Vanilla and caramel. Toffee. Boozy. Strong. Tons going on. Packed with flavor.
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Tried
from Draft
at
Paragon Tap & Table
on 22 Apr 2026
at 16:15