6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
Piney hop nose right under the pull tab. Big spongy head of foam keeps the smell coming. Hazy brassy body underneath. Taste brings in plenty of pine nd resin, and a burn of northwestern hop. Maybe the mouthfeel could be a little thicker, but that's my thought. Solid APA.
Tried
from Can
from
Binny's Beverage Depot - Downers Grove
on 01 Apr 2026
at 03:27
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Reddish brown pour with haze and a thick, sudsy head. American hops right up on the nose; piney and resiny. Continued big hop character in the taste. Mostly American pale ale hops, not much on the side. A hoppy tongue burner.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Mar 2026
at 03:26
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Draught @ the brewery. Hazy dark yellow-orange with a foamy light beige head, faint orangey aroma, adequate carbonation, medium bitter orange peel-pineapple taste, smooth body, long bitter orange peel finish. On the bitter side.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Mar 2026
at 01:04
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 9
All right, just one more, because I have not had any of the Hailstorm Vlads before. A bit of brown in the tiny glass with a somewhat larger ring of foam than the toppling Goliath. My first impression of the nose is actually of some grain being mashed. Surprised that I can't pick up much more in the nose. Comparing to the Mornin' Delight I just had, the mouthful is noticably thinner. I pick up plenty of barrel oak, and now the bourbon is sneaking up to my palate. Taste does improves with each so, even getting stronger as I go.
Tried
from Draft
at
The Open Door Taproom & Bottle Shop
on 04 Oct 2025
at 18:24
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
8584 18
Semi Clear, Cloudy Haze, Purple Red Color, Huge Lively Fizz Bubbly Head, Dissipates Quickly, No Lacing. Fruity Raspberry Aroma. Juicy, Sweet, Moderately Tart, Raspberries. Juicy, Sweet, Moderately Tart, Raspberries, Light Rind Bitter Aftertaste. Dry On Back End. Hides ABV Well. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Semi Clear, Cloudy Haze, Purple Red Color, Huge Lively Fizz Bubbly Head, Dissipates Quickly, No Lacing. Fruity Raspberry Aroma. Juicy, Sweet, Moderately Tart, Raspberries. Juicy, Sweet, Moderately Tart, Raspberries, Light Rind Bitter Aftertaste. Dry On Back End. Hides ABV Well. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Can
on 12 Sep 2025
at 20:57
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. As Hailstorm Vlad Coconut Russian Imperial Stout at 10.6% abv. Strong coconut upfront with chocolate, roasted malt, touch of vanilla. Flavour is fairly bitter with a medium sweetness. Body is medium to full. Delivers on the coconut, not as smooth as I'd like. Good roast, bittersweet, quite nice.
Tried
from Can
on 01 Feb 2025
at 07:04
6.5/10
LCI from yesterday
Tried
on 11 Oct 2024
at 06:27
7.5/10
LCI from yesterday
Tried
on 11 Oct 2024
at 06:26
6/10
Tried
on 11 Oct 2024
at 02:53
7/10
Tried
on 11 Oct 2024
at 02:53