RateBeer
Berkshire Imperial Stout 3.56 164

Berkshire Imperial Stout

Percentile
91
overall

bottled
available

on tap
available

Regional Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1643.59/5.03.56/5.08.5%33.9Snifter
Commercial Description:
A dark rich creamy ale. This is our version of this classic stout style. With its dense black color and velvety texture, our stout's flavor hints of chocolate liquorice and coffee. This ale is truly a meal in a glass.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 Ungstrup (15337), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Nov 12, 2007  
Bottled. A pitch black beer with a thin brown head. The aroma is sweet spicy with notes of roasted malt, as well as lighter notes of vegetables and ginger. The flavor is sweet malty combined with notes of roasted malt, lending it a slight acidity and hints of bourbon. The alcohol burns in the throat.


 Papsoe (15093), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 28, 2007  
(Bottle 65 cl) Pours a dark, opaque, orangey brown with a light brown head. Aroma of roasted malt. Medium body with lightly sweet, roasted malt, some fruit and some chocolate. Very subdued bitterness. Sort of an Impy Lite. 270607


 joergen (8617), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/512/20
Jul 2, 2007  
Bottle. Dark brown coloured with a beige head. Light acidic aroma of fruits and dried fruits. Light acidic flavour of dried fruits and liquorice.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: May 25, 2009

Date: February 08, 2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Sunset, Boston
Appearance: black, beige head, thick lace
Aroma: light sweet chocolate aroma
Body: creamy body
Flavor: creamy roasted flavor with a touch of sweet vanilla, dry chocolate that has a chalky edge

Date: February 10, 2007
Mode: draft
Source: extreme beer fest
Score: 3.1 to 3.4
picking up some fruity sweetness in the aroma and flavor, the chocolate is rich and sweet but not chalky,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4

Date: May 15, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: black, wispy beige head, bits of lace
Aroma: sweet roasted aroma, touch of milky sweetness
Flavor: rich chocolate and caramel flavor, balancing roasted

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4


 argo0 (6951), Washington DC, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 4, 2004  
(served at room temp) Black body topped by medium beige head. Aroma is coffee, light anise. Taste is moderately sweet, coffee, some chocolate, light anise. Creamy medium-full body. Nice stout, but seems a bit light for an IS.


 Emil (6074), Copenhagen, Denmark
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/54/103/58/20
Jul 6, 2007  
Bottle. A black beer with a beige head. Light roasted, sour, dark fruity aroma and taste. Medium body with a light sweet sour finish.


 MesandSim (5940), London, Greater London, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 6, 2009  
A Mes rate. Bottle at home thanks to Ang.
I can barely be bothered typing up notes for this. It’s virtually identical to the Coffee Porter except with some more body. The flavour is certainly better, but not by enough to get excited. Mainly caramel maltiness with a hint of apple peel. Some faint wood and vanilla in the finish but erm... yeah, that’s it.


 hopdog (5606), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Dec 2, 2005  
22oz bottle acquired in trade with jjpm74 (thanks!). Bottle labeled buy before Nov. Poured a dark, dark brown (almost black) color with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas of chocolate, roast, dark fruits and a little on the earthy side. Tastes of light coffee, prunes, chocolate, and roasted malts. I found this to be weak for an Imperial Stout but overall a good beer.



We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Share Your Opinion!
Get started reviewing beers at RateBeer.com now.

First, choose your user name

About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC