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Big Sky Ivan the Terrible Imperial Stout


 Percentile 
93
overall
An Imperial Stout brewed by
Big Sky Brewing Company

Missoula, Montana USA

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313.72/5.03.67/5.0Special-41.6Snifter P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Imperial Stout aged in a Jim Beam barrel.

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 YourDarkLord (1800), Urbana, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/103/516/20

Apr 21, 2008  
A pleasant surprise from Big Sky country. Jet black with an ample head of dark tan. Bourbon was very subtle in the nose, with traces of coffee, chocolate, dried fruit, vanilla, and soy. Nice oiliness in the mouth but too thin. Flavor was a blend of the aromas and enjoyable. Only lacked the heft of a good imperial.

 Sparky27 (717), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 27, 2008  
750ml bottle #605/1152 courtesy of BOLTZ7555. Pours a midnight black with a 2 finger chocolate milk colored head with slick oily lacing. Nose is dark ripe fruits, chocolate and bourbon. Taste is cocoa, roasted malt, more dark fruit, oaky vanilla and some bourbon in the finish with a touch of hops at the very end. It gets pretty hot as it warms up. Medium creamy mouth feel. This is really good. Not sure why this one didn’t get any hype. Thanks Jason!


 BOLTZ7555 (600), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 18, 2008    Updated: Nov 27, 2008
Bottle 604 of 1152. Surprisingly tasty impy from Big Sky...deep mahogany just a shade under black with a tight latte colored head. Bittersweet Godiva, campfire, vanilla, and bourbon all are evident. Flavor is indicative of gourmet bourbon-filled chocolates. Roasted malt also adds a nice sweetness and complexity. Not quite as heavy as some in the class but thick enough to make your palate remember!!! Delicious!!!


 BeerBunker (178), Burbank, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/517/20
Oct 27, 2008  
On tap. Dark brown with a minimal tan head. Nice aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, bourbon, and vanilla. Taste was very chocolatey with a nice roasted malt flavor underneath. Subtle bourbon in the taste with an underlying hop sweetness I had not expected. Mouthfeel was also lighter than I expected, with a nice stickiness. Very enjoyable, without being to basic.


 stchloe (253), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 25, 2008  
Incredibly strong stout, both ABV and sheer amount of stuff. Huge body and hoppier than other imperial stouts.


 grimreeser (756), Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 25, 2008  
On tap. Dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma of chocolate, bourbon, and roasted malt. Solid flavor, nice palate.



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