Pennichuck Pozharnik Espresso Russian Imperial Stout 3.68 161

Pennichuck Pozharnik Espresso Russian Imperial Stout

	Percentile
	95
	overall

Brewed by Pennichuck Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Milford, New Hampshire USA

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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
161	3.72/5.0	3.68/5.0	Winter	10%	53	Snifter

Commercial Description:
Pozharnik is an intensely flavored Russian Imperial Stout infused with espresso that compliments its rich chocolate & roasted malt character. Pozharnik is guaranteed to warm a winter chill with its 8.1% ABV and dark fruit (raisin & plum) undertones. Notes of whiskey aromatics are brought on by the aging process in a “single barrel” whiskey cask.

Pozharnik is an intensely flavored Russian Imperial Stout infused with espresso and (vanilla beans which are new for 2007) and an improved mouthfeel that compliments its rich chocolate & roasted malt character. Pozharnik is guaranteed to warm a winter chill with it’s increased ABV now at 10%. Undertones of dark fruit (raisin & plum) and licorice with low bittering hops make this vintage beer worthy of cellaring for many years to come. Finishing notes of whiskey aromatics are once again brought on by the aging process in a “single barrel” whiskey cask.
Won a Silver Medal at the 2007 IBF.

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heemer77 (4311), Savannah, Missouri, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

May 23, 2008

The fireman. This poured black with an orange tan head. The aroma was strong milk chocolate and pancakes. There was also some sweet cherries and cola. The taste was cola and milk chocolate. There was also some wood and cigars. Almost like a milk shake, and where was the espresso, because I could not taste it.

Oakes (8114), gone rambling, Cambodia

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

May 7, 2008

Dark brown. Burnt raisin - the classic impy nose. Some fudgey notes. Decent body, with some toasty notes and a hint of coffee. Pretty standard for the style.

georgekappus (296), Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Apr 14, 2008

Bottle. Pours a deep black with a thin fizzy head with very little glass retention. Aroma is overwhelmingly roasted and coffee flavors. Taste is coffee, roasted malt, sugar, vanilla, and tobacco. Palate was a little thinner than expected.

Beershine (2754), Traipsing Around, Cambodia

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Apr 5, 2008

Bottle, Merritt Island Throwdown. Opaque black with tan foam. Nice smooth palate. Minerally. Smooth coffee flavors.

mgumby10 (1858), Jupiter, Florida, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 3, 2008

Courtesy Draonstout. Thanks Brian! Pours black with a small off white head. Smells pretty creamy, some light chocolate, malts, and a touch of alcohol. Overall mild aroma. The flavor was more sweet than the nose let on. Dark chocolate, roasty nuts, and malts as well. The finish was riich with caramel which gave it a smooth mouthfeel and went down easy. Decent impy.

hopscotch (5511), Vero Beach, Florida, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	9/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 1, 2008

Bottle (2006)... GIABMISGFAB... Opaque, pitch black ale with a small, creamy, khaki head. The rich aroma provides gobs of milk chocolate, pipe tobacco and damp, Madagascar vanilla bean. Full-bodied and ultra silky with modest carbonation. Chocolate and molasses. A touch too sweet for my tooth. Sweet, chocolaty finish. More hops or less residual sugar and this baby is world class! A big SHOUT goes out to DragonStout for sharing his bottle!

dchmela (1452), Orlando, Florida, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 31, 2008

Merritt Island Throwdown ’08: Bottle, courtesy Dragonstout. Pours black with a thin tan head. Roasted grain chocolate malt vanilla coffee aroma. Taste is coffee and roasted grain, very nice light body. Very tasty stout.

gunhaver (1043), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 31, 2008 Updated: Jun 5, 2008

Merritt Island Throwdown ’08: Bottle, courtesy Dragonstout. Pours a deep black with brownish highlights. Decent head on this one, and leaves wet spots of lacing. Caramel aroma. Sweet candy, basically: some cotton candy and toffee, too. Sweet flavors, roasted malts, chocolate, caramel, some banana? Unique. Medium-bodied, bitter finish. It’s sticky, but finishes well, and is quite enjoyable.

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