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Weyerbacher Heresy

Weyerbacher Heresy - Imperial Stout

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98
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Brewed by Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial Stout

Easton, Pennsylvania USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
7263.84/5.03.83/5.08.2%73.4Snifter
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Commercial Description:
This is an incredibly intriguing ale is made by aging our Old Heathen Imperial Stout in oak barrels that were used for making fine Kentucky bourbon! The result is an extraordinary, dark, and mysterious stout whose very essence has been enhanced. The aroma is filled with vanilla, cocoa, and roasted coffee beans. This silky-smooth brew has notes of oak, whiskey, roasted barley and vanilla that meld together on the tongue to create an incredible sensation. Heresy is released in February.
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 mike mcneil (660), St Augustine, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Aug 8, 2006  
Pours a viscous opaque black. Some faint ruby-red highlights when held up to light. Produces a 1 inch thick, dense tan head which is lasting, leaving some spotty lacing as the glass drains. Rich, upfront aromas of mostly roasted malts, dark chocolate and charred wood along with some mellow notes of vanilla and bourbon. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy but not as full and chewy as many other RIS’s I’ve tried. Pleasant flavors of sweet roasted malts, espresso, dark chocolate are noted but somewhat restrained. Not as assertive as the aroma suggest. Some flavors of bourbon, molasses and vanilla bean also sneak through. Finish starts sweet then transforms to a mild woody bitterness. Well done and very drinkable but not as big as many others of its style.


 TPaliga (212), Munster, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Aug 3, 2006  
I like this a bit more than the Old Heathen. The oaky notes took away a bit of the dryness and added a bit the overall flavor. Pours black with thin rim or red and a nice creamy head. Aroma is oak, sweet roasty malt, molasses, chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. Taste is the same. Finish is sweet and slightly smoky. Palate is a bit thin.


 Phatz (225), Paradise, Pennsylvania, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/519/20
Aug 1, 2006  
Weyerbacher has the coolest (well maybe=) labels. The bomber presentation is simply cool. The important thing is the beer inside. I LOVE this beer. It is certainly my favorite Weyerbacher beer. Appearance: Dark black body worth mahogany around the edges. Nice head with great retention. Smell: Beautiful dark roasty malt, currants chocolate, with a hint of smokiness. Very enticing. Taste: This beer is so thick and creamy and yet not the biggest Russian Imperial that I’ve had it maybe the most drinkable RIS. The roasty flavor leads into a chocolaty malt with hints of oak and vanilla. I love the hint of bourbon flavor and the espresso in the finish. Mouthfeel: The body could have been bigger, but on the other hand that may reduce it’s drinkability a bit. The medium body is remarkable smooth and creamy. Drinkability: Dangerous. I love the flavor so much I could put down the whole bomber twice over and regret it =) Fortunately, I was sharing with friends. Hope this is helpful. Cheers!


 Ty5592 (1015), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/513/20
Jul 28, 2006    Updated: Aug 28, 2006
Very good stout. Pitch black with hardly any head. Sweeter than their regular stout, with hints of vanilla and wood flavor. This beer is mighty tasty.


 adrian910ss (1395), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/516/20
Jul 28, 2006  
2004 bomber. Pours a malty black color with a nice thick brownish beige head. Aroma is of rich oak aged bourbon barrels,whiskey,vanilla coffee beans and a hint of coconut. Flavor is dominated by the oak barrel bourbon. Hints of vanilla,whiskey and dark chocolate dominate the palate. Much better than the Old Heathen. Excellent overall.


 KingpinIPA (842), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Jul 26, 2006  
Dark, midnight color. Smell of Caramel, alcohol, chocolate, hops, malt, bourbon and alcohol. I know I said it twice but its very high for me. Taste of chocolate, bourbon, hops, caramel and a wonderful sweet/ woody bitterness at the end.


 brewblackhole (1367), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 24, 2006  
Thanks Kingpin for sharing this one. The aroma of alcohol dominated the aroma ,so strong it reminded me of the whiff I got of SA’s Utopia, more of a scotch wiskey than a bourbon, once that wave passed you could detect the vanilla,and coffee,taste again high scotch whiskey, followed by the sweet vanilla coffee malt tastes. Tastes much more potent then 8.2,I would try it again anytime


 cbkschubert (1945), Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Jul 19, 2006  
22 oz. bottle via trade with jasonmech77 - Pours black with a good size tan head that slowly fades. Nice lacing. Aroma is chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. Flavor is much the same with enough hop bitterness to give it a little zing. A very smooth full bodied beer. An excellent beer. Thanks Jason.



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