Parabola
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
8.32
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One of our most aggressive and sought-after offerings. Bold bourbon, tobacco and espresso aromas and a hint of American oak greet the nose. Rich, chewy roasted malts, charred oak and bourbon-like vanilla fill the palate and create a seamless finish. A remarkably complex brew that offers a transcendental drinking experience – enjoy with good company.
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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
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
bottle, shared at Pien shop, Helsinki.
The beer poured pitch black in color, not much head.
Wood and oak. Whiskey notes. some booze. Roastedness and ash. tobacco. Needs aging still.
The beer poured pitch black in color, not much head.
Wood and oak. Whiskey notes. some booze. Roastedness and ash. tobacco. Needs aging still.
Tried
on 08 Jun 2026
at 17:03
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
8.3/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Draught @ Taphouse, CPH. Pours Black with a small beige head. Good roast, coffee, wood and slight Spice. Warming alcohol. Big sipper. 4.2
Tried
on 07 Apr 2026
at 10:27
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from my cellar. Inky black pour, small foamy beige head settles out to thin ring. Boozy, warm aroma with notes of chocolate. Taste is sweet with a huge boozy kick, roasty, chocolate. Lingering heat. 4 years have been kind to this beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Apr 2026
at 05:53
6.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 10
Overall 6
Flarra i hemmet. Här har vi hårt rostad malt som påminner om kaffe samt sötma och underliggande sprit . Lite ekighet då rätt torr. Ja ok öl men inte nån vidare i imp stout klassen .
Tried
on 28 Mar 2026
at 12:20
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2025
at 02:49
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
12 oz bottle from Firestone in Paso Robles. Nose is tobacco, cocoa, bourbon, and vanilla. Black with a small tan head. Flavor is lightly sweet, with a little pepperiness.
Great BB stout.
Great BB stout.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Taproom, Visitors Center, Brewery Store)
on 20 Nov 2025
at 00:59
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Draught @ Taphouse, CPH. Pours Black with a small beige head. Good roast, coffee, wood and slight Spice. Warming alcohol. Big sipper. 4.2
Tried
on 16 Nov 2025
at 08:05