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Firestone Walker Parabola

Jason — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:02:29 +0000

Firestone Walker Parabola has been rated as one of the best beers of 2011. This is a russian imperial stout in all its glory. The barrel aging adds a wealth of subtle flavor that really brings out the best of the stout. This is a very difficult beer to get so if you find it, stock up!. From the web site:

Parabola has been a major component of past anniversary blends and is one of our most aggressive offerings. This beer features bold bourbon and tobacco aromas and a rich dark chocolate, charred oak flavor. Parabola is best enjoyed in moderation and is a perfect beer to pair with those chocolate dessert favs.

AleSmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout

Jason — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:04:40 +0000

This is a barrel aged edition of the Speedway Stout that clocks in at a hefty 12.2% ABV. With mixtures of cofffee, chocolate, caramel, and malt this brew is sure to please any stout lovers. From the commercial description:

Our HUGE Imperial Stout that weighs in at an impressive 12% ABV! As if that’s not enough, we added pounds of coffee for a little extra kick, then aged it for a year in bourbon barrels. This beer has been rated the #1 BEST BEER IN THE WORLD at ratebeer.com. It was also featured on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” in a segment on the best dark beers in America.

Three Floyd’s Dark Lord

Jason — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:45:59 +0000

Dark Lord imperial stout is one of the most sought after beers that’s only occasionally available. Each year on "Dark Lord Day" only a limited number of bottles are sold at the brewery. If you can get your hands on some, you’ll be in the lucky minority. Sales are limited to 2 per person and 4 per household. From the brewers description:

A demonic Russian Style Imperial Stout, brewed with Intelligensia coffee Mexican vanilla, and Indian sugar this beer defies description, available one day a year in April at the brewery, Dark Lord Day.

Victory Storm King Stout

Jason — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:41:02 +0000

Victory Brewing’s Storm King imperial stout weighs in at an impressive 9.1% with the hop content you’d expect from Victory Brewing. Serve in a snifter and enjoy!

With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. More flavor than mere words can adequately describe. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart.