Kobzar - Glenora Whiskey Barrel Aged
Big Spruce Brewing in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
6.73
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Glenora Whiskey Barrel Aged Ukrainian Imperial Stout
The newest edition in our storied barrel-aged series, Kobzar -- a nod to the poet, writer, philosopher, political activist and beloved icon of Ukrainian culture -- is a rich and layered imperial stout, a deep & dark landscape of fresh roast coffee, top-shelf chocolate, Glenora Whiskey soaked oak barrels and that unmistakable warmth from a high abv stunner that sits at the peak of perfection.
When I am dead, bury me
In my beloved Ukraine,
My tomb upon a grave mound high
Amid the spreading plain,
So that the fields, the boundless steppes,The Dnieper's plunging shore
My eyes could see, my ears could hear
The mighty river roar.
When from Ukraine the Dnieper bears
Into the deep blue sea
The blood of foes ... then will I leave
These hills and fertile fields—I'll leave them all and fly away
But until that day
Oh bury me, then rise ye up
And break your heavy chains
And water with the tyrants' blood
The freedom you have gained.
And in the great new family,
The family of the free,
With softly spoken, kindly word
The newest edition in our storied barrel-aged series, Kobzar -- a nod to the poet, writer, philosopher, political activist and beloved icon of Ukrainian culture -- is a rich and layered imperial stout, a deep & dark landscape of fresh roast coffee, top-shelf chocolate, Glenora Whiskey soaked oak barrels and that unmistakable warmth from a high abv stunner that sits at the peak of perfection.
When I am dead, bury me
In my beloved Ukraine,
My tomb upon a grave mound high
Amid the spreading plain,
So that the fields, the boundless steppes,The Dnieper's plunging shore
My eyes could see, my ears could hear
The mighty river roar.
When from Ukraine the Dnieper bears
Into the deep blue sea
The blood of foes ... then will I leave
These hills and fertile fields—I'll leave them all and fly away
But until that day
Oh bury me, then rise ye up
And break your heavy chains
And water with the tyrants' blood
The freedom you have gained.
And in the great new family,
The family of the free,
With softly spoken, kindly word
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6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Poured from 473mL can (thanks Jeff Pinhey). Near black with small beige head. Mild wood, some whiskey, decent.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Dec 2023
at 08:26
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Dark brown, thin head. A bit of cocoa, light whiskey on the nose. On the palate, it's light for style, off-dry, with a simple two step of mellow chocolate and whiskey. Decent.
Tried
on 29 Dec 2023
at 08:21
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
473mL can, pours black with a small tan head. Aroma reveals moderate roast, a touch of barrels, and earthiness. Flavour is dominated by the whiskey barrels upfront, followed by thin toasted malt, and an earthy note. Toasted, thin malty, whiskey-ish finish. It's alright.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Dec 2023
at 08:21