91
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Chicago, IL
What Our Editors Thought
“Blend of big vanilla notes, licorice, and sugar-wafer cookie with some foundational charred oak. Hefty body is heavier on midtone caramel and chocolate than sweetness. Thoughtful yet distant.”
What Our Panel Thought
“The nose presents fudgy aromatics of vanilla, milk chocolate, marshmallow, and a hint of roasted coffee all cut with bourbon. The sip is very boozy mocha that fades into vanilla. Thick body offers decadence, but the roasty bitterness helps to avoid cloying.”
What the Brewers Say
“A Sazerac-barrel stout with vanilla, cacao nibs, and coffee.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 8, 2025