91
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
High Point, NC
What Our Editors Thought
“Citrus and forest hop notes in the aroma with some spicy herbal chocolate undertones. Sweeter but decidedly American in the flavor, with prominent hop flavor and bitterness, unusual for the style but cohesive in context.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Bright boozy aroma with chocolate, light coffee, toast, date, and raisin. Flavor is like chocolate syrup (not quite as sweet) with a shot of bourbon. Light vanilla and cherry. Sweet chocolate finish lingers a long time.”
What the Brewers Say
“Red velvet cake–inspired imperial stout brewed with cacao beans and aged in a bourbon barrel.”
Review printed in: The Expanding Maltiverse (Spring 2025)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 11, 2024