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Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout by Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery, Goochland, VA
- ABV
- 11.3%
- IBU
- 60
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A bourbon barrel aged Russian imperial stout aged 100 days in Pappy Van Winkle barrels.
Where to get it
Only at the brewery in Goochland, VA.
- At the taproom
- Cans to go
- Growler fills
- Online orders
Beer is poured on draft and in cans to go at the taproom, and growlers can be filled there. Online orders ship within Virginia only, with a limit of 2 cases per person per month. The brewery does not list any stores that stock its beer.
Stock changes fast. If this is wrong, say so in the forum and we will fix it.
Aroma
Chocolate, vanilla and bourbon.
Appearance
Black and thick.
Taste
Rich chocolate, vanilla, oak and bourbon, with some hop bitterness at the end.
Overall
Big, complex and surprisingly smooth for its strength.
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