Parabola

To do a beer review for a Parabola from Firestone Walker Brewing Company is good thing to do before wrapping up the night. I consider this one as one of the best strong beer ever! This beer made from California, United States is simply a "MUST TRY!"

The appearance of this best strong beer is a commendable one. Jet black, opaque with subtle ruby highlights at the top of the body makes it really attractive. It pours a thin, bubbly, mocha-colored head that settles into a ring around the glass. Pretty good lacing for a 12.5% ABV beer. A very attractive looking Russian Imperial Stout. It is the most commendable feature of this beer on beer reviews in the internet.

Parabola's aroma is amazing as well. Soft notes of vanilla and oak up front made this best strong beer a lot amazing. There is lots of vanilla and oak, but it is not in-your-face-strong. Figs, raisins and cherries were pretty apparent too. Creamy chocolate is the very theme of its aroma. Some really mellow bourbon notes and a little molasses are present as well same with some touch of booziness. Very complex and balanced aroma indeed.

The taste of this best strong beer is very smooth, nuanced, complex and balanced! No single flavor is in your face, but there are a lot of different, noticeable flavors here. Brown sugar and creamy, unsweetened chocolate hit first then lots of dark fruits followed. Tons of fig and raisin sweetness on the mid-palate and vanilla and oak with a little dark rum towards the end. Some bourbon and molasses in the finish with a little alcohol warmth. As the beer layers, I am detecting hints of roasted nut. Plum comes out too, and more bourbon as it layers. More unsweetened chocolate in the finish as it layers. This one is absolutely delicious, and boy does it linger! It truly deserves to be one of the best strong beer ever!

Parabola's mouthfeel was full bodied, thick and oily. Quite viscous, with the perfect level of carbonation until it finishes slightly sweet. 

Overall, an absolute flavor bomb that is incredibly balanced. The bourbon builds up as it layers, but neither it nor the dark-fruit sweetness of the beer ever overwhelm. Can't wait to see how age affects this brew! All beer reviews gave this one a good remark!

This beer is recommended for all! Not too intense for casual beer drinkers, and loaded with enough complex flavors for even the most jaded beer geek. This is a brew that lives up to its hype. Bottom line: Seek this one out! This is a good pair for a well-aged steak. This is a special beer that should be paired with a classy meal. Probably would pair well with a fancy warm chocolate cake. 

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