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Excel Brewing Company – Jenny O’s

Brewery: Excel Brewing Company
Location Breese, IL
Style Imperial Oatmeal Stout
 ABV 8.5%
 IBUs 61

 

Best Quote During Tasting

It's what a Scottish Batman would wear.

Justin:

Aroma - It's nutty with a nice chocolate backbone. There's no hops to be found and a toasted bread crust sneaks in the back.
Score: 9/12
Appearance - Deep brown, nearly black with a head that starts big and never goes away. The head is brown and it clings to the glass as it falls to a thin, slick film.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - It's quite nutty with a big alcohol presence. There is a lot of chocolate here compared to the aroma and the hops are a little resinous and work wonders on the balance.
Score: 17/20
Mouthfeel - The oats work amazingly in boosting the body which comes across as medium+ and the carbonation is medium. It's crazy creamy and just what I look for in an imperial stout.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - As a homebrewer, getting your beer made on a big scale so people can try it isn't just a dream, it's the dream.  Eric Stolze and Jenny Kezele were lucky enough to have Excel brew their beer (which is somewhat of a local legend in the homebrew community) and it's a good one to bring to the masses.  While I wish the aroma was a little bigger, all other aspects of the beer were awesome and I'm definitely going to buy another.
Score: 9/10

 

Blake:

Aroma - Deep roasted malts, chocolate, and a bit of oatmeal give Jenny O's a rich aroma.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - Deep dark brown with a deep tan head that leaves lacing down the wall of the glass.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Once again those roasted malts and chocolate lead the way, giving this stout a sweet backbone. There is a bit of grain that brings out some nutty flavors as well as some toasted grains.
Score: 17/20
Mouthfeel - Very smooth, on the low end of full bodied with medium carbonation.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - First off kudos to Excel for bringing this beer to the masses. Secondly, this is a damn good imperial stout. Don't miss out on it, if you see a bottle of it, pick it up (preferably pay for it), and take it home and drink it. We'll understand if you want seconds.
Score: 9/10

 

Jenny O's Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.3
User Rating: 0.0 (2 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.
Blake Fehl

Blake Fehl

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis

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