Barrel-Aged Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit
Mikerphone Brewing • Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)
ABV: 14.24%
98
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Elk Grove Village, IL
What Our Editors Thought
“Lightly spicy nose with a bit of cinnamon/cardamom, wet oak, and soaked bourbon staves. The woody, almost nutty, spice note continues through the sip, with dry and punchy notes building definition.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Layered coffee with vanilla, chocolate, caramel undertones creates a rich aroma. Vanilla shows up early and often in the sip. Its sweetness lingers, leaving a pleasant impression of crème brûlée.”
What the Brewers Say
“Imperial stout with coffee and barrel-aged maple syrup. Aged in Blanton’s bourbon barrels.”
Review printed in: The Science of Stout (October-November 2022)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: July 13, 2022