Chocolate, Blackberrie, Vanilla Beans, LactoseBrewed at Une Année Brewery
12% ABV
Beer Advocate score - 4.32/5
Untappd score 4.15/5
20C. Imperial Stout
An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld together to create a complex, harmonious beer, not a hot mess.
Shipment from Tavour - Hails from Niles, Illinois
This is the first review of my Birthday Shipment from Tavour! When you get free money, there is no better way to spend it...at least for me. This lovely brew had me after I read Chocolate & Blackberry. I didn't even realize it was an Imperial Stout until after purchasing it! And the can went really well with our tiny little Christmas tree...but Christmas is over, so on to the review!
Appearance: Pours an oily black color as all the ingredients are of the dark nature. Hardly a head but it was mocha colored and dissipated quickly. 8
Aroma: First note is of a combination of fruit with hints of plum, fig and of course blackberry. The chocolate kicks in after with a whiff of vanilla and a nice earthy undertone. 9
Flavor: Jammy blackberry up front which dives into a silky smooth chocolate ganache. Hints of coffe and a lingering vanilla on the back end. It was as smooth as drinking a fine red wine blend. 9.3
Mouthfeel: A full bodied brew that hides the high alcohol very well. Smooth with the right amount of carbonation. 8
Overall: I think I need to visit Niles, Illinois so I can discover more from Hubbard's Cave. This is a top notch brew that I would pay top dollar for. I haven't had many brews that I liked more than this one. Thank you Hubbard's Cave for introducing the world to this perfection of a brew. 8.58
Matt's mark: 4.26/5
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