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Great Lakes Blackout Stout

Percentile
99
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
7313.94/5.03.93/5.0Winter9%83.5Snifter
Commercial Description:
A Russian Imperial Stout with a hearty malt body and bold hop flavor.
Named after the infamous "Blackout of 2003" that left the northeastern United States in complete darkness, but resulted in old-fashioned neighborhood porch parties and fun.
Available in February & March.
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brewmaster420 (6), Canton, Ohio, USA
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4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/105/518/20
Feb 20, 2008  
I liked the beer even though Im not a big fan of imperial stouts. But its such a smooth beer. Definetly a good beer to sip on cause this shit will knock you on your ass if you try and drink it fast. They don’t call it blackout for nothing.


 fiver29 (713), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/57/104/518/20
Feb 19, 2008  
Picked this up at the brewery today in a 4 pack. Pours dark black with a nice tan head. Has a nice aroma of roasted malts. Head retention was medium and has some lacing. Body of beer had very hearty flavors of dark roasted malts with a side of a hop presence. Overall a very tasty imperial stout.


 GeneralGao (3051), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 10, 2008  
12 oz bottle. "Enjoy by" date on bottle was 8/2/07. Poured pretty thick. Color was opaque black. Head was thick and tan with good retention and lacing. Aroma was of chocolate and molasses with a whiff of cola. Smooth, creamy mouth feel. Slightly sweet with vanilla, chocolate, and toffee flavors. Warm alcohol was ever-present and there was a hint of lingering roasty bitterness at the end. Nothing harsh or over-the-top. A strong beer that even non-beer nerds would enjoy.


 beerhandy (195), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/518/20
Feb 4, 2008  
Bottle Stamped SEP 17/06 pours the darkest brown with a thin light tan head which fades to a poxy film.Sweet caramel ,with fennel and dark chocolate ,super smooth with the medium to slight heavy body and faint carbonation,its very malty and sweet bordering cloying but I think its delicious wish I had more


 grimreeser (796), Minnesota, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/515/20
Feb 4, 2008  
Pours a very dark brown with a smallish tan head that disappears fairly quick. Aroma of chocolate and coffee. Nice creamy mouthfeel, solid bitterness.


jj21 (84), Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Feb 4, 2008  
6 month aged 12 ounce bottle in a Delerium Tremens Tulip Appearance- To quote Nigel Tufnel: "It’s like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black." with a good tan head that hangs around for a while leaving a nice ring easily brought back with a few aggitations in the glass. Smell- Chocolate, espresso, smoky and brilliant. There’s a slight alcohol presence at the finish, but not overpowering. Taste- Heavenly! Everything the aroma offered and more. Alcohol is indeed present, but not offensive. Delicious! Mouthfeel- Warming and smooth. This is a beer that will sneak up on you and kick you in the sack. Drinkability- Dangerously easy for an Imperial Stout. Must get more!!!


 milljam (569), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Feb 3, 2008  
A nice black pour....somewhat oily. Roasted aroma, as well as flavor. Creamy chocolate with subtle coffee tones. A very delicious stout.


 undsioux7 (555), Cologne, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Jan 13, 2008  
This was a good stout with a nice chocolate taste that was maybe just a tiny bit thin but overall very drinkable



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