Narwhal (2012)
Brewed By: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Number of Ratings: 1450
Style: American Double / Imperial Stout
Brewed In: 1075 E 20th St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
ABV: 10.2%
IBU: 60
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Number of Ratings: 1450
Style: American Double / Imperial Stout
Brewed In: 1075 E 20th St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
ABV: 10.2%
IBU: 60
People Who Liked This Beer Also Liked:We don't have enough ratings to say what beers are similar.
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TheDanLovingood - February 2, 2016Espresso and an herbal flavor (licorice?). Not the best Narwhal, but not bad.
bockboy@att.net - January 22, 2016C+. Too much bitter astringency for me, stick to the barrel aged. In September 2018 tried the 2018 & 2014 side by side. Liked both, but the older was best for me and blended they were wonderful. Both rated an A..
Had the 2022 11-15-23 and rated it A-. 10.2% which can be smelled. Dark grain, chocolate and vanilla present
frontcup - December 26, 2015At NC brewery, sampler, 10.2%, wait a year and let things ferment more, ok stout
svenllr - November 29, 2015Upon the first step the first thing that comes to mind is the Deschutes Black Butte anniversary release. Without having one side-by-side it's hard to say if it tastes exactly like Deschutes but it really does seem like it is the same. Sierra Nevada does brew up in Chico which is fairly close to Bend, Oregon so knows maybe they are using the same water. Either way this is a fine beer to say the least. It is definitely smooth; it is definitely rich; it is definitely full of flavor and it is definitely very tasty. It is definitely going to be purchased.
