Parabola (2021) - Bourbon, Rye Whiskey & Wheated Whiskey
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating Out of Production|
Score
8.32
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Parabolas of past has been aged solely in Bourbon Barrels. Parabola 2021 has a subtle twist being that same base beer was matured in equal thirds bourbon, rye whiskey and wheated whiskey , then blended together. Brewers associate rye as bringing really great black pepper notes to beer, along with a rye bread character. The wheated bourbon barrels add a sweeter mouthfeel, and a cereal grain character which comes through as well. It just adds a layer of depth and complexity even deeper than Parabola already had.
Editor's Note: this Parabola gets its own entry because of the different barrel treatment: three different barrels instead of the usual Elijah Craig barrel.
Editor's Note: this Parabola gets its own entry because of the different barrel treatment: three different barrels instead of the usual Elijah Craig barrel.
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7.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
355ml bottle at tasting.
Poured pitch black in color.
Woody nose, pretty smooth mouthfeel. Warming. Roasty. Touch of licorice. Still very woody.
Poured pitch black in color.
Woody nose, pretty smooth mouthfeel. Warming. Roasty. Touch of licorice. Still very woody.
Tried
on 24 May 2026
at 12:43
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Oct 2025
at 20:52
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
12oz bottle, in cellar for four years. Dark brown pour with a filmy, fine beige head. Aroma greets you with some boozy, malty sweetness. Taste brings a plethora of flavors, malty, smoky, oak, brown sugar, bourbon. Hint os roasty bitterness too. Alcohol warmth stays with you. Always nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Feb 2025
at 05:21
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is chocolate and roasted malt with exquisite barrel notes. Picking up (rye) whiskey, bourbon, oak. Some booze, hint of vanilla. Flavour is medium sweet with a solid bitterness. Full body. Thick, bittersweet, barrel and chocolate malt. Great.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Feb 2025
at 07:04
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
KYGGE 220423. Black color with a beige head. Aroma is roasted roasted malt, malt, bourbon, coffee, chocolate. Flavor is roasted malt, coffee, bourbon, chocolate, dried fruit,wood. Very nice beer.
Tried
on 04 Oct 2023
at 08:34
9/10
Tried
on 14 Jun 2023
at 15:15
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Superficial sample from Gunnfryds ticker party. Black body under a dense beige head. Aroma has dark malt, mild Bourbon, dark fruit and wood. Taste is medium sweet, dark malt, moderate roasted dark malt, mild Bourbon, wood, chocolate and balanced bitterness. Fine body with long lasting, smooth aftertaste. Nice one.
Tried
on 09 May 2023
at 18:55
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On tap at As Is NYC. Opaque black pour. Creamy tan head is scant. Aroma of oak, bourbon and bittersweet chocolate. Flavor follows aroma. Big and boozy. Rich and intense. Sip this one slowly. Outstanding!
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Apr 2023
at 02:31
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle split at L6, thanks to Dave, 02/03/22. Black with a khaki head that retains well. Nose is chocolate, dark malts, spice, booze, molasses, barrel notes. Taste comprises chocolate cake, toffee fudge, brown sugar melt, molasses, bourbon, spice, dried fruit rinds. Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a big boost offered. Solid if a little hot.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Apr 2023
at 12:12
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle shared in London - cheers to Dave. Pours clear deep brown, with a frothy beige head. Medium sweet flavour, rich semi-dark malts, toast, aged dark fruits, toffee, earth. Full bodied, lightly chewy, with fine carbonation. Lightly warming finish, faint oxidation, toasted toffee, earth, burnt grains. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Mar 2023
at 20:12