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Perennial Artisan Ales – Sump Coffee Stout (Burundi)

Brewery: Perennial Artisan Ales
Location  St. Louis, MO
Style  Imperial Stout
 ABV  10.6%
 IBUs  60

 

Best Quote During Tasting

Better than 10 Grinches plus two.

Justin:

Aroma - We tasted this side-by-side with the regular sump to give a true opinion between the two.  The Burundi smelled like straight up cold brewed coffee.  No caramel, no chocolate no nothin' but coffee. Awesome.
Score: 11/12
Appearance - This one also pours motor oil black with the same thick, mocha head that lingers.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Good lawd.  The dark roasted coffee is no joke.  It's like a fresh cup of joe.  I also get some burnt sugar or caramel along with the subtle vanilla maple of the original.
Score: 19/20
Mouthfeel - The creaminess of this one is outstanding.  Medium+ body with medium carbonation make this one velvety and amazing.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - It wasn't a slaying, but the Burundi was my personal favorite and it came down to two things really: mouthfeel and that burnt sugar/caramel flavor.  Those two things made this beer just....better in my opinion.  Disagree?  Great! Remember, these are opinions, not facts. Let me know in the comments what you thought!
Score: 9/10

 

Blake:

 

Aroma - The Burundi variant has way more coffee roast than the regular Sump. It's a richer blend for sure. 
Score: 11/12
Appearance - Indistinguishable from the original. Deep dark brown, thick lacing, and a mocha head.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Deep roasted coffee dominates all, much like the aroma, but with a bit of caramel and chocolate sweetness.
Score: 19/20
Mouthfeel - Full bodied, with smooth velvety texture.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - I liked the deeper coffee flavor in this one. I still love the regular Sump, but I prefer my coffee beers to give off strong roasted flavors. You really can't go wrong with either of these, but if you can get your hands on a Burundi variant, do it!
Score: 10/10

 

Sump Coffee Stout (Burundi) Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.7
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.

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