2025 Barrel-Aged Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit
Mikerphone Brewing • Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)
ABV: 15.18%
92
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Elk Grove Village, IL
What Our Editors Thought
“Dark chocolate leads the nose, with maple and coffee blending seamlessly. Silky, layered fudge defines the palate, remaining dense and cohesive through the final sip.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Coffee character leads and takes center stage while dusty dry cocoa, licorice, and soy sauce follow. Smooth bourbon notes add spicy highlights of cinnamon. Chewy. Warming without being overly hot.”
What the Brewers Say
“Blend of barrel-aged imperial stouts conditioned on barrel-aged maple syrup, cocoa nibs, coffee beans.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 7, 2025