89
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
15
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
2
Cape May, New Jersey
What Our Editors Thought
A flaky chocolate croissant nose offers a nice dive into the generally sweeter body. The barrel character is less pronounced, and the bitter raisin flavor is not quite as clean as the best in the category, but it finishes with a cleansing bitter kick.
What Our Panel Thought
Deep chocolate rounds out with a strong tannic note. Mouthfeel is a bit chewy but not enough to fully satu-rate your mouth. Starts slightly sweet but ends with a dry note. Hops bitterness lingers a little too long.
What the Brewers Say
Russian imperial stout aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels.
Review printed in: Stouts for All Seasons (Oct-Nov 2019)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: September 18, 2019