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
160	3.72/5.0	3.69/5.0	Winter	10%	55.1	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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mar (1862), Dallas, Texas, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Jan 2, 2008 Updated: Jan 12, 2008

Lumpfest 2008 - black pour with some lacings. thick, hearty, roasted malts, dark chocolate and dried fruit on the nose. very good stout with a great taste and a big hunk of coffee in the aftertaste.

notalush (2665), Denver, Colorado, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Jan 1, 2008

Tap - inky black with a soapy head - rather subdued, soft aroma of vanilla, caramel, and espresso beans (smells almost like a frappucino at times) - I love coffee, so this isn’t a problem for me - a tiny bit thin for a beer of this strength, and the alcohol is well-masked, making it easy to overlook until it starts going to your head - pronounced vanilla and caramelized sugar - the coffee and whiskey presence are quite hard to pick up, but are present enough to keep the beer interesting - slick, smooth mouthfeel - decent, just a bit thin.

argo0 (6907), Washington DC, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Dec 31, 2007

(1L bottle) Opaque body with small tan head. Aroma is medium sweet, espresso, chocolate. Taste is medium sweet, espresso, milk chocolate, light bittersweet chocolate, alcohol burn. Creamy medium-full body, low carbonation, alcohol well hidden.

jason (1623), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Dec 27, 2007

Bottle. Sampled at YEHA. Coffee aroma, hoppy. Chocolate taste, light hops. Sugary. Slightly dry.

Beerlando (2334), Orlando, Florida, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Dec 19, 2007

Courtesy Dragonstout. Pours a dark chocolate brown body with a small, foamy, light tan colored head. Intricate ribbons of lacing adorn the glass. The aroma shows big roasted malts up front, with scorched caramel, nougat, chocolate and espresso being the primary components. The flavor imparts a higher degree of complexity, with a good amount of earthy, charred oak entering the fold. The chocolate profile is diverse, ranging from light and sweet to dark and dry. Didn’t pick up much in the way of fruits or bourbon, as the commercial description suggests. Medium-full body with a very smooth consistency. Really solid brew.

alobar (1020), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Dec 16, 2007

Pours a jet black color with a soapy tan head. Powerful chocolate aroma. Espresso/coffee taste with hints of chocolate and roasted malts provide the flavor. Nice beer.

hopdog (5590), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Dec 16, 2007

1 Liter bottle. Poured a dark brown with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas of roast, cream, vanilla, and coffee. Tastes of stronger coffee, chocolate, roast, and vanilla.

egajdzis (3626), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Dec 16, 2007

Poured a dark brown / black color with a small, tan head that left light lacing on the glass. Aroma of milk chocolate, coffee malts, vanilla beans, and roast. Taste of sweet chocolate, roast, coffee, light anise and more creamy vanilla in the finish.

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