Imperial Stout
Longwood Brewery – Stoutnik Russian Imperial Stout
Longwood Brewery – Stoutnik Russian Imperial Stout Review Longwood Brewery beers don’t show up on the shelves of craft retailers often but the Stoutnik Russian imperial has recently made its way to select retailers. Coming in a Black bottle while it is currently summer you may want to age this extra-strong beer for a colder day. Pouring a deep-brown, close to black colour three fingers of coffee colored head billow from the bear and leave strong signs of lacing on Continue Reading…
Dead Frog Brewery – 2013 Commander Imperial Stout
Dead Frog Brewery – 2013 Commander Imperial Stout Review As Dead Frog Brewery expands their craft beer selection comes the Commander Imperial Stout. This pitch black coloured beer is topped with 2+ fingers of thick, chocolate brown head leaving the glass with a thick lacing around the edges. The smell of this 10.5% ABV beer is strong with a combination of alcohol, molasses and oak. Tasting this beer it is a potent mix of flavours. The molasses tones cut the Continue Reading…
Scandal Brewing – Sugarloaf, 7 Wonders Chocolate Imperial Stout
Scandal Brewing – Sugarloaf, 7 Wonders Chocolate Imperial Stout Review The Sugarloaf Chocolate Imperial Stout is the first of Scandal Brewing’s 7 Wonders line of beers. At 8.5% alcohol this beer pours into the glass with a single finger of quickly dissolving head. The colour is rather light for an Imperial Stout, appearing as a deep, transparent brown. The colour resembles that of Coke or Pepsi without the fizz. The smell is lightly toasted and relatively mild given the name Continue Reading…
Phillips Brewing Co. – Black Jackal Imperial Coffee Stout
Phillips Brewing Co. – Black Jackal Imperial Coffee Stout Review The Black Jackal is an Imperial Stout with a twist – or should I say a kick. As an Imperial Coffee Stout this beer packs an 8% punch with the caffeine junkie in mind. Pouring a black colour with a finger of crema-brown head this stout smells strong of toasted malt and espresso goodness. The taste is not quite what was expected. For an Imperial Stout that rings the 8% Continue Reading…
Driftwood Brewery – 2013 Singularity Russian Imperial Stout
Driftwood Brewery – 2013 Singularity Russian Imperial Stout Review Driftwood Brewery seems to have a knack with their seasonal beers. One beer that has become a bit of a legend is the Singularity Russian Imperial Stout. Being topped with a wax coating this beer is easily cellered but is also quite drinkable today. This black beer pours with two fingers of deep brown head lingering long after being poured. The aroma is sharp with an oak-bourbon smell coming on strong. Continue Reading…
Phillips Brewing Co. – Hammer Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Phillips Brewing Co. – Hammer Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Review Phillips recently released two versions of the Hammer, The second is of the Barrel aged variety. Pouring a deep, dark brown with three fingers of head the Hammer Barrel Aged smells of dark chocolate and has light bourbon notes. Comparing this to other Russian Imperials the Hammer actually smells quite light. The flavour in this is actually quite similar to the standard issue. The barrel aging process must have been Continue Reading…
Phillips Brewing Co – The Hammer Imperial Stout
Phillips Brewing Co – The Hammer Imperial Stout Review The Hammer is a hard-hitting imperial stout from Victoria’s Phillips Brewing Co. This stout does not let any light through its black colour and is topped with a three finger thick bounty of dark and fluffy head. The aroma is of coffee and chocolate in a creamy and dark package. Tasting this beer along with most imperial stouts you need to be prepared. While this is on the mellow side of Continue Reading…
Longwood Brewery – Imperial Stout
Longwood Brewery – Imperial Stout Review The Longwood Imperial Stout is a deep and dark brown colour that pours with a slightly overweight finger of head. The aroma is not overwhelming but has notes of chocolate and a touch of nutty creamyness. The flavour is strong and thick but not going too far and venturing into the tar range of things. This beer is a traditionally brewed imperial stout with notes of chocolate and espresso that come through clear. This Continue Reading…
Russell Brewing Co. – Rick August Russian Imperial Stout
Russell Brewing Co. – Rick August Russian Imperial Stout Review The Rick August Russian Imperial Stout is best scooped out of the bottle using a spoon. It is extremely thick and resembles tar as it emerges from its bottle. This black hole of a beer let’s no light through and the head is a thick and a deep, chocolate brown. The aroma is strong and in your face with a bit of alcolol-ness that comes through. There are notes of Continue Reading…
