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Weyerbacher Old Heathen

Weyerbacher Old Heathen

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An Imperial Stout brewed by
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

Easton, Pennsylvania USA

bottled
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on tap
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Commercial Description:
Formerly Weyerbacher Imperial Stout.
Rich, velvety and deliciously complex, Weyerbacher Imperial Stout is a truly distinctive winter warmer. We use seven types of malt and two varieties of hops to bring forth this big brew. Quite robust and roasty on the palate, Weyerbacher Imperial Stout has a wonderfully fruity nose and a moderately dry finish. The taste is highly complex- perhaps you'll even discern notes of expresso or chocolate.

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ksurkin (61), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20

Apr 7, 2008  
pours thick, very motor-oil like, and very black with a thin light brown head. aroma is not too potent and mostly malt with just a hint of chocholate and roasted nuts. flavor is much more potent that the aroma. starts with a lighter, sweet, malty taste that evolves into a more complex cofee bitterness that lasts on your toungue. some very interesting flavors going on. mouthfeel is not too thick but coating, good for an imperial stout. overall a very quality beer.

 kmeves (1012), Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 11, 2008  
Pours a pitch black topped with a medium sized mocha colored head. Aroma is lightly sweet fruit and very strong Cafe Americano. Flavor is coffee, chocolate and just a bit malty sweetness. Light to medium body, creamy texture. Alcohol very well hidden.


 smith4498 (384), Miami, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 10, 2008  
Pours black with small brown head. Aromas of roasted malts and mocha. Sweet roated malt flavor with some chocolate and hop bitterness. Full body with above average carbonation for a stout and a thick mouthfeel. A solid, well made imp stout.


 jrmac (137), USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/519/20
Oct 5, 2008  
I have learned to expect greatness from Weyerbacher. Nose is spot on for an Imperial stout. Aromas of chocolate, espresso, caramel malt. Tastes is similar. Big and creamy. Awesome beer.


 BeerBelcher (750), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 29, 2008  
The world is full of great Russian Imperial Stouts. In fact, it’s rare to find one on this site without a glowing review. But I found this one to be very....average. We just got distribution of Weyerbacher here in Wisconsin, and everyone’s excited (this flavor of the month excitement goes back a year or so - we got Stone this summer, Southern Tier a little before that, etc), but that excitement for me didn’t turn into a greatly favorable impression of this particular beer. It pours black and a bit thin, with a very modest amount of head. Aroma is faint but reminiscent of dark malt, roastiness, and chocolate. Flavor is same, but I was distracted by this due to some wateriness and a very faint flavor (particularly for this style of beer). This beer wasn’t bad, it just doesn’t compare to many others of the style. Still, I’d have it again and weakly recommend it. I bought a 6-pack at Discount Liquor in Milwaukee.


 Juelze (703), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Pours a dark black color with thin white head. Aroma is of dark fruit, anise, chocolate and roasted malt. Taste is of light licorice, chocoalte, and roasted malt. Mild carbonation. Full bodied and delicisous.



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