Planifolia
Pure Project Brewing
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Limited Release
California
USA
Judges Ratings 96
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Bourbon and vanilla are a timeless flavor combination. So we loaded a delicious double dose of organic Tahitian vanilla beans (10 pounds to be exact!) into this fifth batch of our bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, Planifolia. Its beautifully nuanced bourbon character comes from aging in a curated blend of four different bourbon barrels: Eagle Rare, Heaven Hill, Cutwater, and Blanton’s. Planifolia exudes aromas of bourbon and chocolate fudge with flavors reminiscent of German chocolate cake, vanilla, and dark chocolate-covered blueberry.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 14.4%
IBUs:
Served at: (50 – 55 ºF)
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 96
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
The following reviewed beer was performed utilizing style descriptions as provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program under category 33B Specialty Wood- Aged Beers.
I was immediately rewarded for having the foresight to use a snifter for this review. The aromatics were delightfully aggressive. Vanilla and chocolate in spades with notes of bourbon and a smack of alcohol to warm the nose.
Planifolia poured a dark brown hued almost black appearance with ruby highlights and a coffee-colored head that was somewhat restrained. This is not abnormal for higher gravity beers. The nose provided well-balanced combination of rich charred chocolate that is complimented by bourbon notes and a very pure and distinct vanilla complexity.
The body was full and smooth, with a firm alcoholic warmth that avoided astringency from the darker roasted grains.
Overall, a full flavored and well-conceived example of the style that is guaranteed to warm your cockles in front of the fire on a cold winter night.
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