Mikerphone Brewing Barrel-Aged Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit
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What the brewers say
“Imperial stout with coffee and barrel-aged maple syrup. Aged in Blanton’s bourbon barrels.”
What our panel thought
“Layered coffee with vanilla, chocolate, caramel undertones creates a rich aroma. Vanilla shows up early and often in the sip. Its sweetness lingers, leaving a pleasant impression of crème brûlée.”
What our editors thought
“Lightly spicy nose with a bit of cinnamon/cardamom, wet oak, and soaked bourbon staves. The woody, almost nutty, spice note continues through the sip, with dry and punchy notes building definition.”
