A black opaque ale with rich creamy roasted malt character and a very mild hop complement. Take a sip and you'll see why this Extra Stout can convert even light beer drinkers to Stout lovers. A unique flavor profile that starts with a slight coffee flavor and finishes with a hint of roasty chocolate. Try a pint with a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream. This beer is a favorite as a compliment to any dessert or as a hearty breakfast drink.
Starting Gravity 1.070
Finish Gravity 1.020
ABV 6.6
IBU 32.7
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by thirstyone from LAWTON, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/12/2008 10:32:41 AM)
"This an excellent stout, stubby bottle poured very thick into the bottle. I thought it tasted good and was everything that a stout was supposed to be, The only shortcoming was the bottle with the dang twist off top. Thats not the brewers fault, management once again. I would recommend this beer."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.4 Unit Cost: $3.2 per Pint
[2] Review by Criasia from fairfield, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/7/2008 10:02:13 PM)
"This is a black to dark brown brew than has a deep leathery tan head. The aroma is of the bitter notes coffee and chocolate. The mouthfeel is creamy and thick. The flvor is definately roasted coffee, it tastes like many other infamous stouts. Overall it is a wonderful beer."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[3] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/6/2008 9:36:18 AM)
"A decent stout, but not a standout. It starts on pour with a nice black body and a creamy tan head. There is decent lacing left. The nose and flavor to match is of roasted malts with chocolate and coffee flavors, with an emphasis on the coffee in the nose.
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Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $7.89 Unit Cost: $1.75 per Pint
[4] Review by kinger from North Canton, OH, USA who has tried this beer many times. (6/6/2008 10:00:56 PM)
"Marvelous stout from California, this is exceptional and reminds me very much of the great Bell's Kalamazoo Stout. It's nice to be reminded that a well crafted stout doesn't need to be of the Imperial variety. Opaque, dense brown/black color with a 3/4" thick dark tan head and a nice blanket of lacing around the glass. Aromas of sweet plums and fresh coffee along with roasted nuts and chocolate milk. Hearty body with an initial sweetness that soon turns to a smooth burnt bitterness. Velvety and rich, yet still drinkable. Lively on the palate, you aren't burdened with too much heaviness. Toasted malts with some lightly burnt flavors really come through in the flavor. Coffee with milk and sugar seem to be stirred into this one. Hints of chocolate and dark fruits with roasted nuts and a sprinkling of fresh floral hops. A balanced stout that deserves to be in the upper echelon of it's style, well done."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.67 Unit Cost: $2.23 per Pint
[5] Review by oh6gdx from Vaasa, Finland who has tried this beer once. (12/18/2007 6:30:59 AM)
"Bottled (Thanks heemer77). Black/very dark brown colour iwth small brown head. Aroma is coffee, roasted malts, some flowery hops and a bit chocolate. Flavour is old acidic coffee, some hops and slightly roasted malts. Quite pleasant, but the coffeeish acidicness makes it a bit out of balance. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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