Planifolia Barrel Aged Stout

Judge’s Review

Rating 96 (Exceptional)

Judges Rating: 96
Aroma: 23/24
Appearance: 6/6
Flavor: 38/40
Mouthfeel: 10/10
Overall Impression: 19/20

Planifolia by Pure Project is being evaluated as a Barrel Aged Stout, BJCP 2021 Specialty Category 33B.

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.

Brewer’s 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.

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Brewery Information

Pure Project/ San Diego, CA / USA