Paradox - Islay (Batch 009)
BrewDog in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Stout - Imperial Series Out of Production|
Score
7.29
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NOTE: Marked batch 009 on the bottle label. Matured in an Ardbeg cask although this is not detailed on the label.
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4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Bottle at Craig's. Pours black with a non-existent head. Aromas of iodine, wood. Chewy, woody, all barrel. Interesting to try but lacks balance.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Nov 2022
at 19:55
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
A dry version of the style. With a full body but the exhale finish dominates this beer with a unique light powdery aroma. Brewdog hamburg
Tried
on 05 Dec 2019
at 19:21
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 10
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle. Pitch black colored. Peaty, malty aroma. malty sweet flavor with dark chocolate and peat. Almost salty, like a fresh sea breeze. Hint of licorice. Iodine in aroma and flavor. I just love Islay malt and combined with this Imperial Stout, that makes it a happy marriage.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:07
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at Craigβs. Pours black, sweet, medicinal, light chocolate, dry, peaty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jun 2014
at 12:50
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle, many thanks to CGarvie for this old BD. It pours very dark brown with a small beige head. It pours very dark brown with a small beige head. The nose is roasted malt, TCP, medicinal, brown sugar, wood and caramel. The taste is roasty, peat, smoke, earth, toast, light alcohol, brown sugar, medicinal notes and spice with a very dry finish. Medium body and fine carbonation. Smooth and full of great Islay whisky character. Has held-up well. Tasty stuff!
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2013
at 02:15
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Pours black with light brown head. Nose of beef jerky, oak, heavy smoke, peat, cured meats and ash. Taste is same with some whiskey, roast chocolate malt, vanilla and roast coffee. Finishes dry roasty meat. Medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jul 2012
at 18:24
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
15th July 2009
Opaque black stout. Softish dry palate. Peaty smoky whisky, not overwhelming. Rich malt with subtle banana ester. Aniseed alcohol. Finishes with mild minerals and more peaty whisky. Rich and rewarding.
Opaque black stout. Softish dry palate. Peaty smoky whisky, not overwhelming. Rich malt with subtle banana ester. Aniseed alcohol. Finishes with mild minerals and more peaty whisky. Rich and rewarding.
Tried
on 29 Apr 2012
at 03:49
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottled. A red-brown beer with a dark brown head. The aroma has notes of iodine, roasted malt, and wood. The flavor is sweet with notes of alcohol, roasted malt, and iodine.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Oct 2011
at 12:38
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
@papsoe tasting very dark brown, small brown head. quite powerfull aroma of tar, peat, whiskey, roasted stuff, flavor is licorice, roasted malts, whiskey, wood, peat smoke, charchoal, well composed and very tasty.
Tried
on 15 Mar 2011
at 08:31
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle 33 cl. Courtesy of bu11zeye. Pours black with an orange hue and a rough beige head. Loads of tar and iodine in the nose - this is Islay for you alright! Solid body, fairly sweet hard roast, some dark fruits and then overpowering peat and tar. Roasty finish. 150311
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Mar 2011
at 08:26