ABV
16.0
over 2 years ago
ABV
16.0
Rating
4.33248
Rating count
12,768
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
Cracked this open from 2017. Likes it a lot more than the utopias version I bought at the same time. Lots of barrel and while it was boozy it was less than expected 4.44
over 2 years ago
Chocolate, raisins, vanilla. Surprisingly smooth for the ABV. Thanks for sharing Kev
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about 2 years ago
Sitting for 6 years. Maybe a bit too long. Still notes of chocolate and some vanilla but thinner than expected.
about 2 years ago
Hanging onto a good bit of body. Not too boozy, a dry finish. Chocolate the whole way down. Drinks like a 6, but hits like a 16. Tread lightly. Definitely not falling off yet.
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almost 2 years ago
This aged magnificently for a large production beer. Vanilla and bourbon on the nose are still prevalent. Thick, dark pour with a light brown head. Rich, smooth body with lots of caramel, burnt wood, and chocolate. Still boozy and very malty.
almost 2 years ago
What a delight. Vanilla comes through nicely. Will get better as it warms.
almost 2 years ago
Graham crackers, vanilla, cocoa aroma. Heavy vanilla, oak, dark fruits. Complex and big!
over 1 year ago
6 years later…a lot of the vanilla is gone but still there in the background. Stout is bold and big and I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the massive abv. I think my lips are going numb. Could it possibly have gained extra in the bottle?
over 1 year ago
Tasting fine at this age. Back when I got it I heard best at ~10 years, saving my last bottle for then.
over 1 year ago
Operation Clear the Cellar I think the aging on this bottle might have made it better. The barrel notes held up, as did the vanilla. It was less sweet (in a good way) than I remember having it fresh.
over 1 year ago
The vanilla has faded with age but the boozy-ness has not
over 1 year ago
Huge 17% stout from DFH. Lots of oak and vanilla. Aged well.
over 1 year ago
Drinking at room temp. Didn’t notice it was 16% before I cracked it. It has aged well in my opinion. A little hot, but nice subtle vanilla and oak. Thx. RS #haul
about 1 year ago
Bottled 6/15/2017. Boozy nose, prominent vanilla, and roasty. Smooth finish and not boozey. Finally enjoyed this gift after aging 3 years in the fridge. At 16% ABV, I’m surprised only the label fell off. Wayne 😍
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almost 5 years ago
Unsurprisingly, this was fantastic. Really smooth considering the ABV. A lot of depth and wonderful vanilla notes.
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almost 5 years ago
Surprisingly, I like the original better! The vanilla is kind of subtle to me and it just doesn’t drink quite as smoothly, even though it has a lower ABV
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almost 5 years ago
Vanilla and mouthfeel has fallen off a bit, but still delicious
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almost 5 years ago
Great beer - this Crowler was bought about 3 yrs ago - still fully carbonated! Needed to be in a group large enough so that we could share the load!! Great beer, lingering notes of coffee, chocolate and vanilla!!
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almost 5 years ago
Yesterday. Boozy but still pretty smooth. May have lost some vanilla but still has some. Really nice thinner chocolate stout. Quite a tasty sipper.
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almost 5 years ago
Deep, rich and complex. Hits roasty and bitter at first with some smoke coming through immediately after. Vanilla is present throughout and it finishes with chocolate and coffee. Tasting fantastic rn.
almost 5 years ago
Lost the vanilla which made it a little boozier, but still really good. Thanks Joe.
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almost 5 years ago