Bare Knuckle Stout

I am normally partial to stouts and porters, but this is an exception. It looks nice coming out of the keg (had this at the Mensa AG in Denver), dark sable-brown with a decent head. Aroma, however, is rather weak, albeit typical of a stout. Flavor is rather insipid - it tastes like watered-down coffee with just a little bit of an alcohol zing. Texture is smooth but lifeless. Forget this one.

I tried this on tap at the A-B hospitality room at Sea World Orlando. Given my previous experience with A-B products, I was leery of trying this, but since it was free I gave it a shot. I have to say, I was impresses that there is an A-B product I’d have again. The appearance was a nice, solid black with a reasonably impressive head that lasted for most of the glass. The smell seemed to be quite muted -- There wasn’t much happening there besides some mild roasted smells. I was impressed with the flavor, which had some chocolate and coffee taste to it. The beer had a somewhat creamy texture with the head and carbonation, but overall it was a bit light for my tastes. Still, I would rate this as perhaps the best A-B product I’ve tried; maybe an upper middle class of beers I’ve had. If I had the choice, I’d still order a Guinness over this, but I would drink it again.

A very good beer, thick foamy head, very smooth, roasted, and carmel malts, very strong. I’d choose this over guiness

i was actually impressed that an ab product had a great pour and the head stook around. however the appearance was a little decieving. but the beer was actually decent it was above average. if you had this to choose from in a bar choose guiness. but if not this would be a safe choice.

tap. this is really a pretty half decent beer. hard t believe, but it is a drinkable AB product. Dark black pour. Aromas are toasty and roasty. Flavors are much the same. More carbonation than a Guinness. Not bad, not amazing.