Easton, Pennsylvania
Heresy
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Availabillity: Limited - February Release
Format: 12oz - 4pk
ABV: 8.0%
Bottle text & Info:
"This is an incredibly intriguing ale is made by aging our Old Heathen Imperial Stout in oak barrels that were used for making fine Kentucky bourbon! The result is an extraordinary, dark, and mysterious stout whose very essence has been enhanced. The aroma is filled with vanilla, cocoa, and roasted coffee beans. This silky-smooth brew has notes of oak, whiskey, roasted barley and vanilla that meld together on the tongue to create an incredible sensation. Heresy is released in February."
Tasting Notes:
Pours engine oil black with a mocha colored, half inch head that shows great retention. Smells of roasted barley and a hint of vanilla, sort of predictable, sort of unspectacular. Begins with a swell of sweet caramel and vanilla that unexpectedly gives way to some pretty substantial bourbon notes that dominate through a dry, roasty, coffee-note ridden finale. So the bourbon notes saved this one for me. It's the primary reason I found this so enjoyable. A great Imperial stout that was an enjoyable sipper. I would have really liked to see a heavier body and perhaps a stronger bite on the end of this one. This seemed a bit thin and muted, but all in all - this one had some nice qualities and is a great change of pace stout for RIS fans.
i/m buying some Xpdtn 2day, thanks for the review, "thin" "muted" hommee don't play that.
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