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Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Chico, CA, United States of America


Vital Statistics

Release: Limited Rotating (vintaged)
ABV: 10.2%
Bitterness: 60 IBU
Original Gravity: 1.102 / 24.2° plato
Terminal Gravity: 1.026 / 6.6° plato

From the brewer

Narwhal Imperial Stout is inspired by the mysterious creature that thrives in the deepest fathoms of the frigid Arctic Ocean. Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa, roasted grain and a light hint of smoke, Narwhal is a massive malt-forward monster. Aggressive but refined with a velvety smooth body and decadent finish, Narwhal will age in the bottle for years to come.

Average Scores

Overall: 70 (logged 13 times)
Draft: 79 (logged 6 times)
Bottle: 62 (logged 7 times)

Who's been drinking this

2015 release
Basically a tootsie roll in a glass. Very boozy and delightful. Highly recommend.
2013 release
Bottle at A Friend's
2013 release
Thick mouthfeel, with flavors like roasted dark chocolate and an undertone that makes me think of caramel. I'm enjoying it.
Bottle at Home
2013 release
Bottle at Home
2013 release
Seems like a very straightforward stout.
Bottle at A Friend's
2013 release
A strong roasty stout.
2013 release
Strong, roasty, thick, balanced tart and bitter without coffee or any other gimmickry in play. And no nitro! (Yay.) Really enjoyed this one.
2013 release
Solid but just a little too bitter for my taste.
Bottle at Home
2013. Exc release
"Narwhal", really? Narwhal's were trendy 4 years ago. Just sayin'... This was an interesting stout - less sweet than I was expecting. To me it tasted like a very mild and dark IPA. Dark, bitter, not very sweet...probably prone to holding grudges against seafaring gentlemen.
Bottle at Home
unknown release
2013 release
Pretty average, unoffensive stout. Some chocolate, some coffee, but nothing over the top.
Bottle at Home