Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout

Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Denver, Colorado USA

I was pleased to come across this, as it is hard to find in my area. This deep, aromatic bitter chocolate and nut head with a smooth and vanilla draw was a delight. I cherised the consumption of this imperial, imperial stout

One of the best imperials i’ve ever had. Only knock is that the aroma is a bit faint but just need to let it open. Pour is black and thick with an aromatic head. Flavor is amazing. Chocolate, creamy expresso. I really didn’t taste a lot of hops; very malty, creamy and smooth. Finish left the mouth with a very flavorful, creamy chocolate treat. Amazing.

So I was allittle dissapointed with this beer, not the flavor as much as the fact that the top of the bottle broke when I opened it, which has never happened to me before. After removing the shards I have to admit this is a solid imperial Stout but I expected a little more, probly because I heard so many good things about it. I definetly will give it another try and rerate it

22 oz. bottle. Pours black with a medium sized tan head with good lacing. The aroma has alot going on; vanilla, caramel, dark fruits, moderately sweet malt, and oak. The flavor has many of the qualities of the nose: caramel malt, chocolate, some roated character. As you continue drinking, the vanilla, dark fruits, and some alcohol show through. The oak ageing provides an overall smoothness not found in the regular Yeti. Medium/full bodied and for a bigger beer very easy to drink. I’m not sure which one I like more this or regular Yeti. This is a solid brew.

This is night and day from the standard Yeti. So much smoother and more refined. The licorice flavor is not so dominant and the deeper complexity of flavors shines more brightly. Palate is still fine - not the oily thickness of Dark Lord or Founders Breakfast but very respectable. I’d drink this one again anytime but not the standard Yeti.

Crushed with Jakebra. Definite kick in the ass. Never knew vanilla could be so tasty. This lady’s got the thickness, can I get a witness, this lovely lady’s got the thickness, can I get a hell yeah?

22 oz bottle, cellared 2 years. Dark brown with a spongy tan head. Nose is grape, coffee and chocolate cake. Silky mouthfeel with a slight tingle. Taste is chocolate and vanilla latte with a soft, bitter espresso finish; touches of citrus. Exceptionally balanced. A pleasure to drink. Need more for the cellar.

22 oz bomber purchased from Frugal MacDoogal’s in Nashville. Poured into a snifter. Poured a dark black with a three finger head. The aroma was caramel malt, oak and vanilla. The taste was oak, hot chocolate and vanilla, with a good roasty malt background. Coats the palate with a smooth chocolately goodness.