Private Reserve Bourbon Barrel Imperial Oatmeal Stout #183
Crooked Stave • Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 12.1%IBU: 25
94
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
2
Denver, Colorado
What Our Editors Thought
The nose is all leather, aged oak, and softly aged roast with a strong, rich umami note. The sip is very sweet but retains some oaky, roasty structure and definition. Still, it finishes brighter than expected for such a weighty beer.
What Our Panel Thought
Sweet up front as deep molasses and chocolate wrap around a bourbon-filled body. Dries out fairly well at the end. It’s like being thrown into a blender full of dark chocolate, bourbon barrels, vanilla, and cinnamon.
What the Brewers Say
Imperial oatmeal stout aged for 27 months in a 5-year-old Old Forester bourbon barrel.
Review printed in: Stouts for All Seasons (Oct-Nov 2019)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: September 18, 2019