Imperial Stout (2003)
(Batch of Imperial Stout)
Slottskällans Bryggeri in Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden 🇸🇪
Stout - Imperial Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.01
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7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
2025-03-06, bb 20130715 SIS0302 12:12, possibly vintage 2003, 22 years old, BV: 8-7.5-8-7-7.5=7.6
I'm surprised this still has carbonation; in the last 11 years this was stored in a decent cellar, not sure where I kept it before that. Aroma of caramel with a touch of roasted malt, no oxidation. Smooth mouthfeel, full bodied for the time it was brewed, but on the dry side when compared to current Imperial Stouts; gentle roasted malt flavour, with dark sugars.
It's still pleasant, and remarkably it's not oxidized.
I'm surprised this still has carbonation; in the last 11 years this was stored in a decent cellar, not sure where I kept it before that. Aroma of caramel with a touch of roasted malt, no oxidation. Smooth mouthfeel, full bodied for the time it was brewed, but on the dry side when compared to current Imperial Stouts; gentle roasted malt flavour, with dark sugars.
It's still pleasant, and remarkably it's not oxidized.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Mar 2025
at 03:07
7/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
330ml @ Ryan's shared with Alex.
Smells old, but pleasant enough, with dark fruit notes. Taste is along the same lines, with some sweetness and noticeable roasted malt bitterness. Good for the 22-year-old beer.
7☆4☆7☆4☆15》37
Smells old, but pleasant enough, with dark fruit notes. Taste is along the same lines, with some sweetness and noticeable roasted malt bitterness. Good for the 22-year-old beer.
7☆4☆7☆4☆15》37
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Mar 2025
at 02:54
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Poured from 33cl bottle (bb 2013-07-15) from the fiulijnator cellar. Near black with small beige head. Ash, dark fruits, and a touch of soy sauce on the nose. Mild roast malt, dark fruits, held up decently for 22 years old.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Mar 2025
at 02:54