A rich, rare treat. An epic labor of love that will change your notion of what beer can be. Aged for three years, its warm toffee notes and round mellow tone are purely stunning. Like candy for the soul.
Availability
Extremely limited. 12 oz. bottles, 4 oz. pours at the brewery
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Norsebrew from Colorado Springs, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/8/2008 6:39:33 PM)
"This double imperial stout was just a little too strong for my tastes. The flavor was mostly masked by the harsh alcohol taste. I love the winter warlock, but the XXX not so much. I'd rather have three winter warlocks then one XXX. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Cottrell from Ledyard, CT, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/9/2007 4:31:34 PM)
"Pours dark brown, much lighter than I was expecting from a "double imperial stout", with almost no head on a rough pour. What little foam is there, disappears within minutes. Not surprising given the abv. Aroma is huge, maple syrup, molasses, prunes, caramel and light rum notes. Sweet toffee and caramel up front, followed by prunes, figs, molasses, toasted almonds, and chocolate. Finishes out with spiced rum, licorice, and a long lasting prune and maple syrup sweetness. Alcohol is evident, but not the disaster I was expecting it to be. Mouthfeel is understandably big, with low carbonation and a thick chewy body.
This is a bit better overall than I was expecting. I would have liked a little more roasted malt, but as it is it all came together quite well. There are many other beers of similar strength that can't hide the alcohol nearly as well... a rather impressive beer from a small brewery."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $11 Unit Cost: $14.67 per Pint
[3] Review by Beav from Fort Collins, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/7/2007 1:02:20 AM)
"12 oz bottle, brewed on 9/25/03 and bottled on 6/9/06. Pours a dark brown with a small fizzy tan head that quickly disappears.
The aroma is very rich - chocolate, sweet dark fruit, cherries, honey, and a touch of alcohol that increases as it sits.
The flavor is heavily sugary sweet and fruity (plums and raisins and cherries) with a little chocolate. There is a fairly harsh alcohol finish that is slightly bitter. The mouthfeel is is full and syrupy with low carbonation and an alcohol burn.
Overall, an interesting and complex beer, but too over the top for me - I couldn’t finish the bottle. It’s too sweet and alcoholic for me - too much like a liquor which I dislike. And at $11 for a 12 oz bottle, it’s pretty pricey."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
3/10
Overall:
4/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $11 Unit Cost: $14.67 per Pint
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