90
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Bridgman, MI
What Our Editors Thought
“Hefty bourbon barrel with nutty overtones and a bit of char/roast in the aroma, backed by a bit of orange oil and zest. Citrus tones continue through the flavor, amped up by boozy vanilla with chocolate liqueur in the finish.”
What Our Panel Thought
“This is big, no hiding it. The balance is right, and the alcohol balances the sweet. Medium coffee notes on top of a low chocolate base in the aroma. Smooth creamy body with moderate sweetness and a touch of lingering vanilla. Alcohol heat is not apparent, until it is!”
What the Brewers Say
“Imperial stout with vanilla, Tugboat coffee, maple syrup, aged in a whiskey foeder for 1 year, then in Blis Maple Syrup barrels for 1 year.”
Review printed in: The Science of Stout (October-November 2022)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: June 29, 2022