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Two Brothers Northwind Imperial Stout

Percentile
79
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3273.37/5.03.36/5.0Winter8.5%13.5Snifter
Commercial Description:
This deep dark delight harkens back to the days when such brews were shipped to the Imperial Court of Russia. With a firm roasty maltiness balanced against a generous helping of hops, Northwind has what it takes to stand up to the worst its namesake can dish out! Enjoy it by a roaring fire. Formerly called Iditarod Imperial Stout.
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 whaleman (2171), North Wales, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jan 26, 2006  
Thanks TomDecapolis. Ruby, dark caramel brown body with a tan head. Aroma of earthy sweet hops, some char, and noticeable alcohol. Roasty, charry flavor with notes of sweet, burnt marshmallows and substantial bitterness. Medium full body. Not bad, but nothing special.


 egajdzis (3621), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/513/20
Jan 26, 2006  
Poured a dark mahogany color with a small, tan head that left no lacing on the glass. Aroma of roast, toffee malts, nuts, and smoke. Taste of chocolate, roasted malt, lots of smoke, and some dried fruits. Overall slightly thin for an Imperial.


 TomDecapolis (3150), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Jan 25, 2006  
Pours a dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma of cocoa, milk chocolate and coffee. Flavor of cocoa, light alcohol and a bit watery for an Imp Stout.


 stoutchap (297), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/517/20
Jan 25, 2006  
Pours dark brown - very dark, does not let light through. Foamy brown head. A little light on the aroma, some malt and roasted notes. Nice flavor - but not a true Imperial. Tastes mroe like a Dry Stout. Some nice chocolate notes and a long smooth finish. Usually looking for more of a reach up and grab you factor with an Imperial. A very drinkable stout in general, but not a great Imperial.


 Kinz (2201), Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/515/20
Jan 24, 2006  
Very dark, nice blackish stout, good tan head. Pretty stuff. Chocolate aroma, on the milky side as opposed to bitter. Flavor matched. Hops provided bitterness, but didn’t leap out, chocolate was the predominant flavor. Nice, drinkable stout. Alcohol showed a bit. Thanks TAR!


 ukoolaid (572), Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Jan 23, 2006    Updated: Jul 30, 2006
Bottle. Pours a dark brown/black with thin off white head. Aroma is roast coffee malts and a bit of vanilla. Taste is roast, chocolate, espresso, and strong hops. This is nothing that makes me say "WOW", but is certainly very drinkable and is a great representation of the style without kicking your ass.


 ElBorracho (472), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/515/20
Jan 22, 2006  
22 oz bomber. Pours dark brown with a thin head. Aromas of smoked wood, coffee and chocolate lead the way to the taste. Unfortunatly I found the taste to be dominated by smoke which took away from the other less pronounced flavors. It was still alright but there are others out there that are much better.


 steve23mj (273), Essexville, Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 21, 2006  
Pours black with creamy thick tan head. Nose is very roasty with hints of coffee and chocolate. Flavor is smooth velvety bittersweet chocolate with dried fruits. Finish is light and has slight dryness.



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