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Deschutes The Abyss

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6704.18/5.04.17/5.0Winter11%96.6Snifter
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This special Reserve Series brew will only be offered December – February (limited distribution)
The Abyss: Stout brewed with licorice and molasses with 33% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels. It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s mysterious. Aged in French Oak and Bourbon barrels, this special brew has immeasureable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. The flavor of molasses and licorice draw you in further and further with each sip. The Abyss beckons. Enjoy the journey.
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 sayravai (3729), Helsinki, Finland
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 12, 2008  
(Bottled, 0.66l) Black with a smallish, beige head. Roasty, very malty aroma with vanilla oakiness. Very smoothly malty flavor with some minty feel, moderate bitter hoppiness, oaky vanilla. Almost full-bodied, low-carbonated. Slightly too bitter, but otherwise a beautiful brew.


 hombrepalo (757), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 7, 2008  
Bomber thanks to kmweaver. Almost black in color with a brown head. Aroma is roasty, with chocolate, oak, caramel and light notes of vanilla. Taste is alot of chocolate, moderately roasty, caramel, burnt sugars, and oak. Light on the bourbon, apparent but barely so. Finishes roasty and lightly bitter/astringent. very nice.


 badbeer (433), Iowa, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Jul 5, 2008    Updated: Apr 2, 2009
2006 Batch. Pours out black with a large, dark tan head. The head has amazing retention and leaves plenty of lacing. Smell has a hint of hops but this one seems more about the malt. I get plenty of roasty, chocolate-y, licorice and a bit of currants in the nose. Maybe even a little bit of oak and the slightest hint of vanilla. Taste seems to begin with some bittered chocolate and some licorice before dark fruit starts to come in, it ends up with a strong, roasty finish. I seem to get a bit of oak as well, some alcohol is noticeable too. Full bodied with carbonation on the lighter side; dry, roasty finish. This one is a sipper, but a damn good one. Definitely worth seeking out.


 daknole (2882), Plantation, Florida, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 4, 2008  
This beer is a winner. Pours jet black with a thin reddish brown head. Leaves a brown flim on the glass. Aroma is pure chocolate and malt. Flavor is dark chocolate, roasted malts and some coffee. I do taste hops as well. This beer is a huge imp stout, but it also offers some finesse.


 Rciesla (3565), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/516/20
Jun 19, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark abyss with a thin tan head. Aroma is chocolate malt, some woodiness and almost bourbon. Im not digging the roasty finish but overall a solid beer. Always a good choice.


 dkachur (2347), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/517/20
Jun 18, 2008  
Bottle shared by alraomon. Thanks Sean! Pure black pour with medium head. Oak and hops come through immediately on the aroma with notes of grain, chocolate and anise. Taste is very similar. Almost motor oil thick.


 matt7215 (955), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
Jun 17, 2008  
bomber from a trade with SuzyGreenburg. pours black with a perfect tan head and perfect carbonation. aromas are chocolate, coffee, roasted malts. lingerings hops are also present. flavours are similar. while there is a lot goin on this imppy it seems very subdued and relaxed. its fantastic but it doesnt try to over power you and push you around. im very glad to that i got to enjoy this one.


 leaparsons (4694), Leicester, Leicestershire, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 17, 2008  
Bottle, Beers of the World Live, NEC. Black with a beige head. Aromas are roast malts. Very rich coffee with prickly notes and alcohol. Flavours are molasses and rich coffee with resinous, prickly notes. Bitter and dry on the finish with a long aftertaste. Evident, warming alcohol.



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