88
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Amarillo, TX
What Our Editors Thought
“Vinous chocolate nose with subtle vanilla and coconut edges. The sip wavers, with rich flavors on a thin body that struggles to support its ambition.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Cab-like aromas of huckleberry, black pepper, bread crust, and a hint of roasted malt. Pleasant alcohol in flavor juxtaposed with vanilla, caramel, and chocolate flavors, with mild roast supporting. A tad thick, but plenty drinkable in small pours.”
What the Brewers Say
"Castle Black is an American Imperial stout with huge roast emphasis. We aged it for 9 months in Willet Rye Barrels and the result is bursting with Rye Whiskey aroma balanced by a complex and roasty mid section, and finishing with a nuanced caramel and vanilla derived from the barrel."
Review printed in: The Route to Stout (October-November 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: June 26, 2021