Crux Fermentation Project

Tough Love Banished Series Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

9.34 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Oregon, USA
Top Notes For
WineMascot

Yum. Didn't taste as alcoholic as it actually was. This 2014 was a dark beauty. Hint bourbon, rich dark molasses

Yum. Didn't taste as alcoholic as it actually was. This 2014 was a dark beauty. Hint bourbon, rich dark molasses

Jan 18th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.4

Like a boozy bourbon chocolate milkshake. Amazing mouthfeel. All you need for dessert.

Like a boozy bourbon chocolate milkshake. Amazing mouthfeel. All you need for dessert.

Jan 12th, 2015
Scott Tallman

Crux Fermentation Project 2014 Banished Tough Love Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. Perhaps the best barrel aged stout I've had. More iron fist in a velvet glove than in your face bourbon and stout concoction. Intoxicating nose of vanilla beans, cherries & chocolate. Those flavors carry over in spades to the palate, but no bourbon heat kick on the finish. So well integrated.

Crux Fermentation Project 2014 Banished Tough Love Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. Perhaps the best barrel aged stout I've had. More iron fist in a velvet glove than in your face bourbon and stout concoction. Intoxicating nose of vanilla beans, cherries & chocolate. Those flavors carry over in spades to the palate, but no bourbon heat kick on the finish. So well integrated.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Richie Mello

Yes Yes Yes! If this wasn't a Stout it'd be a damn Port!

Yes Yes Yes! If this wasn't a Stout it'd be a damn Port!

Dec 27th, 2014