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Deschutes: The Abyss 2011 Reserve

This imperial stout is/was brewed by Deschutes in Bend, Oregon, USA. It's achieved an overall score of 79.52%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 11.00%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

22 ounce bottle. The Abyss poured raisin black, with the faintest aura of ruby red. The head was a frothy dark brown that left behind spectacular lacing. The aroma was complex. A slight woody scent was accompanied by thick molasses, dark chocolate, raisin, plum, licorice, and berries. The first sip was the taste equivalent of a mostly charred l
Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing this one at his inaugural tasting. This starts with a black opaque pour that throws up a dark mocha head. Huge coffee and dark chocolate aroma. Smooth, great body. Very complex and satisfying flavor. Very well done.
Really nice, on tap at Sam Bonds Garage (Tom Waits Tribute Night)... A little to earthy/smoky for my wife - the second pint was even better than the first.

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In Book 509 on page 20:

Beer Listing

Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
10th Aug 2013 at 2:50 pm draft Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage, Alaska, USA 11.00 black Taste: 94.12%
Head: 73.33%
Aroma: 76%
Ease: 48.89%
Clarity: 100%
 79.516% rich 492

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Other Beers (etc.) by Deschutes

Apart from The Abyss 2011 Reserve, Hop Horizons lists 11 others by Deschutes. These are:
Black Butte Porter
Black Butte XXV Imperial Porter
Buzzsaw Brown
Chainbreaker White IPA
Fresh Squeezed IPA
Green Lakes Amber Ale
Inversion IPA
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Obsidian Stout
Pinedrops IPA
Sagefight Imperial IPA