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Coven (Ghost 969)

Adroit Theory

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Purcellville, VA


Tavour Rating

4.06

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Style

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Russian Imperial Stout

ABV

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12.0%

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A Note on This Beer

Witches get a bad rap. Sure, some of them might turn people into newts or distribute a few poison apples, but they also hand out ruby slippers and help defeat Voldemort. 

Or, in the case of Adroit Theory, brew some really fantastic beer!

These burly Virginia brewers might not look like typical witches, but after tasting today’s Coven (Ghost 1049) Russian Imperial Stout, I’m convinced they’re brewing with magic. Instead of eye of newt, they’re using rich, full-bodied malts to make their cauldron bubble!

And trust me, this stuff is far more inviting than your typical witches’ brew — this sweet sorcery pours black-as-night, with a rich and roasty coffee character and bold baker’s chocolate aromas. Take a sip, and subtle caramel and toffee notes materialize on the tastebuds, balancing the lingering bitterness that swoops in on the finish. 

It’s also 100% guaranteed NOT to turn you into a newt, although the massive 12% ABV may inspire you to crawl like one. You might want to invite a couple members of your own crafty coven over to share this magical brew. It’ll leave any Stout fan spellbound!

I’ll understand if you’re skeptical — there’s no such thing as witches, right? But, consider this: over the course of the past year, Adroit has sent us 10 different Stouts, and every single one scored 4+ on Tavour. If that’s not magic, I don’t know what is.

With Tavour, it's easy to beer it forward! Just head over to Tavour.com/gifts to send a gift box or gift card to the craft beer lover in your life. Cheers!

Tavour strictly supports independent beer. Adroit Theory Brewing Company is certified independent by the Brewers Association


Reviews

4.06

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219 Ratings

MacPhyle

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3.5
A classic dark. Good, but maybe a bit much for me.
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TheJester

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2.0
Pretty meh, yeah it's a stout, but something just isn't right here. I think this coven needs to work on some better spells. This ain't it chief.
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Jessie_R

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5.0
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joe12768

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3.0
Drinkable at best
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sean104

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4.0
Ok 4
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patricia384

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3.75
Not an everyday beer but very good. Tastes of coffee, chocolate, and little bitter.
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lilyann

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4.5
Be prepared for a bit of a throat and chest burn similar to harder liquor. Lightly sweet. Vague vanilla and dark butter chocolate but not much else. Inoffensive flavor.
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logmelspec

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3.75
I’m starting to think most adroit theory RISs taste 80% the same
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jonathan688

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4.25
Boozy.
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Brfan01

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4.0
Toasty dark beer
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jakob56

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4.25
Delicious
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jerome93

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4.0
Chocolate plus boozy equals delicious
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steve1580

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4.0
16oz can from Tavour. Dark brown with a few faint swirls of fine bubbles. Aroma of roast malts with a hint of chocolate. Taste is more of the bitter, roasty malts, mild sweetness, cocoa. Simple, straight forward, hits the spot.
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jacquelynn6

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3.75
A standard tasting RIS. Can art is pretty sweet
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Zambie

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4.0
Solid russian imperial from Adroit, with big roasted coffee notes
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Seanze

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4.5
Don't usually like coffee on my beer, but this one was to good.
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Jimbay808

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4.25
This RIS goes down smooth. No pastry bs, just a great imp.
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Darkstar1984

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2.75
Standard Stout, bitter finish
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kbwaa31

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4.25
Toasty, boozy
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rippin777

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4.25
Nice coffee and chocolate.
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jaidyn2

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4.5
Loads of vanilla upfront and toasty toasty dark malt. Slight espresso but minimal (I would notice immediately because I hate coffee forward stout). There is a peppery spice and a boozy heat that lets you know it’s 12abv without being a booze bomb. Very good... not as good as future you hates you
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cory14

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3.75
Super solid just like all of they're beers. They make some of the best old school RIS's. I always but Adroit when I see it
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samsko

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4.75
Solid imperial stout!
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trent345

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4.25
Mildly sweet w bitter finish
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Bchap

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4.0
Classic roasty Russian imperial stout. Good stuff.
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bryce554

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5.0
Another stellar and perfect stout from Adroit Theory. It has great flavors after warming up a bit. Not as refreshing and crushable as Future You Hates You, but there is a different sort of depth to this stout. It has very slight acidic notes not unlike lemon and a very slight, almost nuisanced flavor of herbs. The acidity ramps up if it gets too warm, so be sure to enjoy during that not too cold, not too warm sweet spot.
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texas_tiger76

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4.5
Very roasty with a subtle coffee undertone. A solid stout from Adroit Theory.
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Nnoble9

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4.0
Dry but not bitter
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thomas3815

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3.0
Boozy but solid
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Levenrah

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4.25
Balanced Russian Stout Has the bitter finish Has the chocolate body Has the ABV Has Adroit Theory polish Bigity Bang
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karrie17

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4.5
super great base stout. well balanced and not too boozy tasting.
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stefan71

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3.75
lot of roast
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brandon5446

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5.0
you motherfukers make a good beer! This was a nice strong fun one. go on with your bad selfs
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john31

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4.5
party in my mouth
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jason103

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5.0
Just like my review for Therapy Sessions, nothing struck me as being overt different but you could taste the quality that went into it.
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tony1880

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3.5
A metallic flavor over powered this one…
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shawn2115

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3.75
Almost no nose. Roasty malt and chocolate flavors. Very good RIS.
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pratik3

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3.0
nice toasty malts upfront. a good balance of vanilla and coffee.
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mathieux68

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1.5
Metallic.
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brian7554

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5.0
Thank you for not being a pastry stout, or a French toast maple syrup strawberry marshmellow whatever. I'll take an old school Russian imperial stout over that any day. This is a well balanced good Russian stout. Boozy dry backend Deliciousness.
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Batman556

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4.25
strong black coffee, bitter, not much sweetness
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dustin1073

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5.0
Amazing.
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Bangarangel

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4.0
glorious dark Russian
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calbear

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4.25
Tasty coffee and chocolate flavors. Slight sweetness from the toffee balances the gentle bitterness of the base stout.
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andrew2517

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4.0
Slightly too alcohol-forward, but since it’s a 12% banger it’s forgivable. Nice deep bitterness, not overly sweet.
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Gshadow

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4.75
so much metal my neck hurts
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michaela0416

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4.5
classic Russian imperial stout
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rich187

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4.0
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joe12898

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3.75
great winter beer
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