Concurrence Blend No. 1
Creature Comforts Brewing • Barrel-Aged Vanilla & Coconut Stout
ABV: 13.7%IBU: 66
97
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Athens, Georgia
What Our Editors Thought
Warm umami vanilla roast notes suggest significant age and maturity. The sip is similarly rich and confi-dent—a touch thin, but awash in low-key roast and bourbon notes that aren’t too sweet and aren’t too bit-ter—just right.
What Our Panel Thought
Bourbon-soaked vanilla with a hint of the booziness to come. That promised booziness is accentuated by in-tense vanilla notes and roasted malt, but it’s not at all harsh. The vanilla lingers on your tongue as it fades away, becoming almost sweet as it disappears.
What the Brewers Say
Bourbon barrel–aged imperial stout with vanilla beans.
Review printed in: Stouts for All Seasons (Oct-Nov 2019)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: September 18, 2019