 xav33 (313), Midland, MI, Michigan, USA
Oct 17, 2006
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
22 oz bomber
Bottled Fall 05(?), tamed 10/06
Medium pour in an English pint.
Poured black with a mostly lasting light brown frothy head with excellent lacing.
Smelt strongly of dark chocolate, dark coffee roast.
Taste was upfront strong bitter dark chocolate followed by an equally strong bitter coffee feel and moderate bitter grassy hops with a moderate toffee sweetness, and faint fruity esters, on a long smoky vinous perfumey finish. Mouthfeel was medium/heavy, syrupy, soft carbonation and light to moderate soothing alcoholic warmth, and moderate to strong astringency.
Overall, a great imperial stout that offers bold taste and aroma, and looks dangerously satisfying. Hits strongly but satisfyingly. A great winter warmer.
Side note: It is more well rounded in flavors and mouthfeel than its oak-aged counterpart, but this brew is as good as it gets flavorwise, whereas aging the oak-aged version would soften it and propel it over the regular version.
hirigalzkar (102), Stockholm, Sweden
Nov 30, 2008 Bottle. Black. Nice thick brown head. Complex aroma of hops, butter, coffee and chocolate. The taste is bitter at first. Lots of hops and malted barley. The aftertaste is very complex. Mild tones of whiskey and lots of vanilla. Smooth. Well balanced. Thick.
aplusbreaks (128), , Colorado, USA
Nov 29, 2008 12oz bottle. Pours a rich black, no light passes when held up to a lamp. Starts off with a 1 finger chocolate colored head, that diminishes into an oily collar. Aromas of chocolate, toffee, roasted malts, coffee and some hops. Flavors are chocolate, coffee, and caramel, that finishes with a nice punch of hops. Palate is smooth and velvety, but possibly a little too carbonated. Either way an awesome brew.
thebeertourist (2005), Oslo, Norway
Nov 21, 2008 On tap at Brasserie 4:20, Roma. Almost black with a light brown, lacing head. Coffee and potent chocolate and rummy flavours and aroma. Full-bodied. A great monster of a beer.
JLAudio (281), Crestwood, Illinois, USA
Nov 21, 2008 Very rich, complex imperial stout. It stands out because of the hints of honey, toffee, and nougat. Also, the grapefruit/citrusy/piney hops can be detected throughout the beer. They lend a nice resiny, oily mouthfeel. It is a great beer, and easy to drink.
elihapa (407), Hawaii, USA
Nov 20, 2008 11/3/08 notes: bomber, from CT Beverage. Pours deep black-brown with a finger-and-a-half of tan head. Aroma is rich of roasts, dark chocolate, sweet brown sugar, and coffee. Palate is a serenely smooth and creamy, with just a mild carbonation. Palate is almost in deference to the amazing flavors present. Flavors begin with rich vanilla and liquid dark chocolate, transitioning to a coffee profile. Finish lingers on a mocha-sweet note, with a delicious roasty flavor. This blend lingers tastefully, long enough to hold me over ‘til the next sip. It is a toss up whether Yeti or his oak-aged brother is superior. Different but equal, I’ll settle for.
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