8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
2024-09-23, can, almost 4 years old, 8-4-8-3-16=39
So, I didn't take my own adise, and so we are, 3 years after my previous can (Nov 2021). It's lean, very little residual sweetness, good dark character (cacao, chocolate, burnt sugar), but also some dark fruits that may be a very faint sign of Brett. Still liking it, though.
2021-01-23, can from The Gull, North Vancouver, 8-4-8-4-17=41
Strong chocolate character; not too sweet, with some heat, but still with enough body, this mouthfeel should please both sides of IS lovers; mild flavour of toasted nuts. Less deep than I remembered, but very well balanced and harmonious. Reminder to self: don't cellar for too long.
2020-12-30, can from The Gull, North Vancouver, 8-4-8-4-17=41
Black colour with creamy brown head. Very nice aroma, roasted malt, coffee. The mouthfeel is smooth, moderately sweet, the chocolate is upfront, followed by some coffee, milk, light roasted coconut. Excellent.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Jan 2021
at 19:52
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Jet black bronw with a rich light brown head. Dark chocolate and maple notes. Sweet maple and light chocolate. Long finish.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jan 2021
at 01:25
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
16oz shared with Alex @ home. Appearance: dark brown with a beige head. Aroma: roasted malts, some chocolate and grassy notes. Taste: moderately sweet with a nice body, roasted malts, coffee. Overall: a good imperial stout, but I did not get any adjuncts mentioned except coffee. And even the latter is probably going mostly from the roasted malts.
Tried
on 31 Dec 2020
at 09:58
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can, Cask & Barrel. I didn't realize this was going to be a new entry, I just liked the last one. So here we are. A thick, moderately rich body, oaty, nice coffee accents. Quite chocolatey. So pretty much as advertised, but complex and well made. This is a go-to winter stout for me up here.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Dec 2020
at 10:12
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Poured from 473mL can. Near black with small tan head. Light toasted malt, oats, hint of cocoa, dry-ish finish. Fairly average.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Dec 2020
at 01:54
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
473mL can, pours black with a medium light brown head. Aroma reveals medium roast, coconut, cocoa, and light coffee. Flavour is full of powerful roasted malt, accentuated by light coconut and cocoa nibs, and a touch of espresso. The adjuncts are really nicely incorporated, while the oats seem to provide ample mouthfeel. Excellent.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Dec 2020
at 05:39
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
473ml can. Named after Lord Byron's 'Darkness' poem. Pours a clear dark brown with red hue and a small, creamy, long lasting, tan head that laces. Mild, sweet aroma of roasted malt, milk chocolate, caramel and earth. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, cocoa, caramel, earth, ash, light licorice and oats in a dry, mild bitter coffee finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Pretty simple, but tasty.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Nov 2020
at 05:41
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
473ml can. Pours a hazy orange-gold with yeast particles in suspension and a medium, foamy, long lasting, white head that leaves soapy lacing. Semi-sweet aroma of wheat malt, apricot, earthy yeast and floral hops. Sweet flavour of bready wheat malt, apricot, white wine, earthy yeast, floral hops and a hint of black pepper in a dry, mild bitter finish. Medium body with an oily texture and average carbonation. Well balanced and easy to drink.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Nov 2020
at 05:21
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy yellow, medium white head.. Nose is spicy/champagne yeast. Spicy bubblegum palate.. Quite gassy
Tried
on 13 Sep 2020
at 00:07
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
473 ml can. Pours a very dark brown with moderate bubbly tan head. Aromas of roasted malts, a bit of plastic, and stale syrup. Flavors of maple syrup, chocolate, and dry dusty roasted malts
Tried
from Can
on 06 Sep 2020
at 00:58