The Abyss
(has 16 batches)
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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9/10
The usual The Abyss greatness. Big vanilla, roasted malt, molasses, licorice mixed in with what the cherry bark brings. I love it fresh, as
Tried
on 08 Dec 2013
at 08:34
8.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Everything you?ve heard is true.This is a world class beer. Deep and dark, slick and sweet, rich smoky flavors with some oak barrel, fruitiness. Just plain awesome! Tasted 2011,2013, 2014, 2015
Tried
on 26 Nov 2013
at 21:14
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
22 oz bottle, 2012 edition, bought in L.A., at home. Pitch black color, thick brown head, which doesn’t last very long, thin layer retention. Aroma’s of hard roasted malts, ground coffee, bit of wood (?), light berries. Retronasal there’s a bit more (red) fruit. Flavor is light to moderate sweet, and the roast gives it a bit of acidity and bitterness. Alcohol feel is not too strong. Medium bodied - would be nice if it had been a bit fuller. Finishes with roast, ash, bitter. Lovely!
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2013
at 12:46
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On draft at the GABF 2013. Pours black with a tan head. Flavors of black currant and tobacco. Bitter roasted finish.
Update January 2014. On draft at the Independent Ale House in Rapid City SD. Impressions pretty much the same, but it was nice to savor a 12 oz pour in a real glass.
Update January 2014. On draft at the Independent Ale House in Rapid City SD. Impressions pretty much the same, but it was nice to savor a 12 oz pour in a real glass.
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Oct 2013
at 20:24
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bomber 2011 reserve many thx to adnielsen cons 2013-07-22 Sannas cabin outside Bovallstrand - shared with friends AR: tryffel chocolate, licorice, AP: dark brown with golden rim, frothy dark brown steady head F: bitter black chocolate, heavy roasted malt, fizzy, sugary sweetnees, saltlicorice, brittish dark dried fruits, vanilla beans, coffey, according to Jonas also port wine
Tried
on 23 Jul 2013
at 06:57
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bottle @ Christers. Courtesy of adnielsen, huge thanks Aaron. Pours pitch black with a creamy light brown head. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, light smoke, dark chocolate, bourbon and oak. Flavor is rich malts, dark chocolate, coffee, cocoa, smoke, bourbon, oak, light vanilla. Full body, smooth mouthfeel, soft carbonation, lightly warming alcohol. Very well balanced BA stout, lovely. 030713
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jul 2013
at 11:24
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Bottle @ Aarhus tasting, courtesy of adnielsen. Black with a lasting dark brown head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, wood and bourbon. Flavor is quite sweet and rather bitter. Dry and rather bitter with warming alcohol. Oily and smooth. 030713
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2013
at 13:14
8.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Bottle courtesy of adnielsen. Black with medium brown head. Aroma is roasted malts, chocolate, coffee and liquorice. Flavour is roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, liquorice, medium sweet, caramel, notes of alcohol, wood, oak, hops and quite bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2013
at 13:14
8.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Bottle courtesy adnielsen. Nice creamy brown head with excellent duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are rich roast malt, chocolate, licorice, molasses, caramel coffee, wood and hops. Nice!
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2013
at 13:05
6/10
My last bottle, infected, mixed with some Pako's IPA, makes it drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jun 2013
at 09:33