The Abyss
Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
8.22
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This special Reserve Series brew will only be offered December – February (limited distribution)
The Abyss: Stout brewed with licorice and molasses with 33% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels.
It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s mysterious. Aged in French Oak and Bourbon barrels, this special brew has immeasureable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of molasses and licorice draw you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey.
The Abyss: Stout brewed with licorice and molasses with 33% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels.
It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s mysterious. Aged in French Oak and Bourbon barrels, this special brew has immeasureable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of molasses and licorice draw you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from city beers. Brownish black with a tan head. Aroma of coffee malt. Flavour is bitter chocolate malt, licorice, creamy dry bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 May 2018
at 21:12
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Apr 2018
at 20:59
9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bottle, 650 ml, from Park Plaza Liquor & Deli, Prescott. Shared with Max and JFK10000. Black with medium beige head. Chocolate, coffee, roasted malts, pine, smooth as hell, fantastic strong bitter finish. Wood. Low carbonation. Complex, but easy drinkable. Medium to full bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Park Plaza Liquor & Deli
on 03 Feb 2018
at 13:55
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle shared at at the partizan rot box tasting. Many thanks. 2010. A dark black brown coloured pour with a loose dirty tan head. Aroma is nutty brown malts, mint, aged, bourbon, soy. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, sticky brown sugars, marshmallow, woody brown, bourbon cherry,. Woody. Palate is medium sweet, tangy, rounded, medium full, harsh woody finish. Aged finish. Lingeting dark choc finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Feb 2018
at 18:46
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jan 2018
at 20:08
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Nov 2017
at 20:10
8.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9
Tap at Surly Goat, West Hollywood, 21st November 17. Pours black, nice head. Aroma is roasty, malt, leather and liquorice. Taste is smooth, rich, bitter, leather, liquorice, not too sweet. Good beast.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Nov 2017
at 21:30
9/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Oct 2017
at 23:17
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle, vintage 2016. Aroma is chocolate, cherry, some pine. I don't taste liquorice. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Sep 2017
at 16:02