Big Sky Ivan the Terrible Imperial Stout

Brewed by Big Sky Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Missoula, Montana USA

Bottle courtesty of rustychiles. Use to have a cat named Ivan when I was a kid. Black body with tan head. Good dose of bourbon, oatmeal and coco on the nose. Flavor was sweet bittering hopssome roasted malt and dry coco mix powder blended together. Sweet fruit presents itself near middle of brew and fisish is some sweet bourbon that lingers on palate. Thanks Rusty

750ml from tytoanderso - thanks, Tyler! A really fine pour, thick and dark like sludgy chocolate milk. The cafe au lait head dissipates somewhat quickly, but the nose is pungent and lasting. The bourbon is fairly mild, integrated well with the chocolate and lactic qualities. That holds true for the flavor as well, which is richly satisfying.

Thanks to JCB for sharing this one! Inky viscous black pour with a tan head. Roast and bourbon on the nose. Vanilla, bourbon, roast and chocolate.

Bottle pours pitch black with tan head. Aroma is vanilla, wood, roasty malts, and bourbon. Flavors followed the nose exactly. Smooth roasty malts balanced nicely with vanilla and bourbon. Thick brew. I really liked this one.

Bottle shared with bhensonb. This dark brown ale poured with a nice brown head that lasted a while. There is a strong treacle and licorice aroma. The flavor matches the aroma in that there is a heavy anise presence and a syrupy malt taste. This is a good brew. Thanks Bill.

Bottle from Liquor Max. Very dark brown color with a strong dark tan head. Aromas of treacle, coffee and very toasted malt. Near full bodied with creamy carbonation. Flavor is very strong treacle/coffee/malt and may have some anise. Yes, it does have anise. Finishes in a heavenly manner. The initial heat touch diminishes. Seems rather alcoholic, or at least more than 8.7. Finish is very satisfying.

2008 Bottle - Pours thick out of the bottle with a medium fluffy tan head...aroma is tart barrel, green apple, bourbon and chocolate...flavour coats the mouth, sweet chocolate, very sweet molassas malt, bourbon oak and a char bitter finish...okay balance but is very unique...bourbon is waaaay more pronounced in this bottle than in other BA Imperials...drink this is the morning...

Very dark with a medium tan head. Mouthfeel is full but not overly chewy. Interesting flavors and aromas from start to finish. Sweetness was pretty bold (perhaps a bit much for my blood). Had some chocolate, syrupy molasses and caramel, but when I thought of coffee-flavored ice cream it really clicked. Aromas of vanilla bean, sweet whiskey, sour wood, and espresso with cream surfaced after each swallow. Warming alcohol soothed the back of the throat. Dark fruit flavors blend into a mild bitterness in the aftertaste. Cozy and complex.