Style: Stout (Barrel-aged)

ABV: 13.4

95/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

Stodgy Brewing Company Griffin's Port Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

What the brewers say

“Aged in a whiskey-finished port barrel.”

What our panel thought

“Decadent aroma of brownies, ruby port, figs, and brandy. Luscious taste profile with layers of burnt sugar, maraschino cherries, vanilla, dried dates, and a touch of cinnamon. Alcohol is big and bold, but not hot or harsh. Full-bodied and sweet, but not quite cloying.”

What our editors thought

“Lighter woody and nutty note in the aroma with just a hint of dark fruit. Vinous in the flavor, lighter body with a shortbread-cookie sweetness and swirling chocolate tones.”

Review printed in: The Expanding Maltiverse (Spring 2025) (View All Issues)


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