Style: Barrel-Aged Flavored Stout

ABV: 11.9 IBU: 72.0

87/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 17
Mouthfeel: 4

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. Eclipse Vanilla

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What the brewers say

“Lovingly crafted just once a year. Made with the finest malts, hops, fresh mountain water, yeast, and vanilla beans.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Moderate coffee, touch of malt sweetness, strong vanilla, moderate caramel, touch of earthy woodsy notes. As it warms, a slight alcohol note starts to present itself. Smells a lot like an alcoholic, chocolate cream soda. Nice strong mocha favoring cocoa nibs over coffee, nice toasty malt adds a touch of Cheerios.”

Flavor: “High vanilla up front, similar to a cream soda, but a quick transition with high molasses that creates a drying effect mixed with a moderate alcohol spike. High caramel and toffee notes as well with a bit of chocolate. Oak adds a sharp tannin edge.”

Overall: “Holy vanilla! Oh, and some alcohol and oak. This is almost root beer/cream soda imperial stout.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: A Light in the Dark (April-May 2016) (View All Issues)


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