96
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Idaho Springs, CO
What Our Editors Thought
“Fragrant French-pastry vanilla in the nose, finely layered. The flavor brings a healthy dark-malt kick buffered by the sweeter caramel midtones, wrapped up in luxurious vanilla.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Marshmallow nose with deep vanilla and dark chocolate in the background. On the tongue, a hunk of chocolate flavors followed by sweet, creamy vanilla. Dark chocolate and light earthy tobacco play nicely.”
What the Brewers Say
"Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged 19 months in a Heaven Hill Rye barrel + Double Absence aged 9 months in a Heaven Hill Rye barrel with Madagascar Vanilla Beans + Finished on Ugandan Vanilla Beans & Macadamia Nuts = Beyond Opulence."
Review printed in: The Route to Stout (October-November 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: June 30, 2021