Junie Reserve #2
Transient Artisan Ales in Bridgman, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating Out of Production|
Score
7.69
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Junie (Imperial Rye Stout with Violet Sky Cocoa Nibs & Salted Caramel) Aged Two Years in BLiS Maple Bourbon Barrels
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8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 9
Overall 8
Bottle. Pours inky black and viscous. No head, no lacing. Aroma is cocoa, molasses, maple, fudge, vanilla, hint of Nutella. Flavor is quite sweet, light plus bitter. Full body, thick mouthfeel.
Tried
on 25 Jan 2026
at 00:09
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Rated at Penthouse Platinum Lounge - Pien Edition. Roasty, spicy, slightly roasty and heavy with some maple syrup, chocolate and vanilla notes.
Tried
on 18 May 2024
at 20:33
8.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
2022 bottle from Livonia Liquor. Pours a thick, pitch black with a finger of brown head that dissipates. Dark chocolate, oak, peppery rye, maple and bourbon aromas all present. More of the same on the palate with rich, dark chocolate, peppery rye, oak and warming bourbon. Drying finish. Maple is there, but not overly sweet. Just a great BA imperial stout.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Livonia Liquor & Fine Wine
on 17 Sep 2023
at 02:54
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle, 500 ml shared with Miro B, Spoki and Max. Black with brownish head. Chocolate fudge, cocoa, some dark fruit, low carbonation, sweet. Medium to full bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Sep 2023
at 05:05
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle split at the last minute CBJ Tasting (big thanks Marcin for hosting), cheers to Dave for this one, 13/07/23. Black with a tan head. Nose is chocolate, dark malts, mellow barrel, dried fruits, molasses. Taste comprises dark chocolate, spice, bourbon barrel, subtle enough maple, toffee fudge, dried fruit rinds, brown sugar coating. Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced boost. Decent kit.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2023
at 18:30
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared in London - cheers to Dave. Pours deep brown with a creamy tan head. Sweet, ample dark malts. Cocoa. Full bodied with fine carbonation. Sweet finish. OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jul 2023
at 21:28
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at craft beer junction bermondsey. Thanks. Wet cocoa. Woody, light alcohol. Green apple, woody. Green apple. Woody. Hot alcohol. Tangy. Palate is semi sweet, oily, sticky moderate carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jul 2023
at 20:35
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
13th July 2023
Not the L6 bottleshare. Thanks to Wingman. Opaque dark brown beer, small tan head. Smooth palate, soft, reasonable fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts. Rich dark chocolate. Good bourbon barrel ripe fruits. Mild spice on the airy finish. Good stuff but nothing about this brew sets it apart from anything else we have had this evening. .
Not the L6 bottleshare. Thanks to Wingman. Opaque dark brown beer, small tan head. Smooth palate, soft, reasonable fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts. Rich dark chocolate. Good bourbon barrel ripe fruits. Mild spice on the airy finish. Good stuff but nothing about this brew sets it apart from anything else we have had this evening. .
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jul 2023
at 20:24
8/10
Tried
on 13 Jul 2023
at 20:21
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle sample at a Yana's tasting at Stas' place. Black. Lots of chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, nuts, caramel, maple, sweet, some alcohol, full-bodied. A bit too boozy but still really good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jun 2023
at 13:48