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Finkel and Garf Brewing Co. – Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Brewery: Finkel and Garf Brewing Co.
Location Boulder Colorado
Style BBA American Stout
 ABV 10.0%
 IBUs 70

 

Best Quote During Tasting

Are you supposed to drink this as a shot?

Justin:

Aroma - Big bourbon comes out first with big chocolate behind it and some slight oak notes. There are some nice vanilla notes from the barrel. Very nice vanilla the more I smell it but that bourbon is huge.
Score: 11/12
Appearance - It pours a viscous, opaque black with a tan head that starts small and sticks around as a slick film, leaving nice lacing.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - The oak is actually one of the first things that I get from the beer and its awesome. The chocolate is big but again, the bourbon is bigger. There is some huge vanilla that rounds it out as well. There's a little bit of dark cherry as it warms up as well. It's a big, big, big beer with huge, bold flavors but they all work together very well.
Score: 18/20
Mouthfeel - The body and carbonation are both medium and the beer is quite creamy.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - It threw me for a loop to see a bourbon barrel stout in a 12 ounce can.  I was incredibly surprised with everything about this one.  Aroma was awesome and the flavor was even better. Although this one was a limited release, I can't imagine that F & G's regular lineup isn't solid.  I'll be looking for their beers again in the future.
Score: 9/10

 

Blake:

Aroma - Sweet and boozy with a lot of the Bourbon characteristics right out in front. There is some really great chocolate and vanilla that evens out the alcohol burn from the Bourbon.
Score: 11/12
Appearance - Big, black, and viscous. It has a small mocha head that leaves great lacing.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - This beer is all dark malts and barrel character. The dark malts give a nice roast and chocolate presence, while the barrel brings a lot heat from the booze and some great oak and vanilla. The flavor on this one isn't for lightweights.
Score: 18/20
Mouthfeel - Body is full bodied with medium carbonation giving a thick and smooth mouthfeel.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - Can I bring this to every event that won't let me bring bottles? It's great to get something like this that is usually found in larger format. I didn't make it to Finkel & Garf when I was in Boulder last time, and now I'm kicking myself. This beer ensured I won't be making that mistake again.
Score: 9/10

 

Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.6
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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