3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Bottle @ Cole’s. Black, no head. Nose is slight cherry, deep roast, caramel. Flavor is light roasty malt, some cerry, light rye spice. Much lighter flavor than expected.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours black with a light tan thin head. Spicy, smoky, chocolate and rye aroma with a touch of hops. Smooth roasted grain, cocoa, spicy rye taste with a touch of smoke. Outstanding brew.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Dark brown pour, light seeps through. Almost cola colored. Aroma of rye, smoke, a bit of chocolate. Flavor is strong rye, dark chocolate, Smooth flavor of dark chocolate and strong, bitter rye. I like that the rye is pronounced and strong. Great offering from Bell’s.
3.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 12/20
Fluffy, sticky tan head with excellent retention. Similar old black coffee aroma to Java Stout; only a bit less assertive. No hint of spice or rye here. Dark bread, chalk, and vegetables, yes. Very acidic, soft, and mushy. I don’t like this kind of hard carbonation with a softer feeling stout. Coffee finish dominantly lingers. What is the point of imparting Rye if it cannot be felt or tasted? I only hope this is a rough draft.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
draft @ redlight redlight. Chocolatey aromas with hints of smoke with a nice sweetness. Pours dark brown with a thin tan head. Very smooth body, silky, spicy rye notes with sweet coffee and bitter chocolate with notes of creamy vanilla. Extremely drinkable!
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
this was another good one from bells, but falls a tad short compared to the rest of their stout offerings....pours black with small off-white head...aroma is full of dark chocolate and coffee hints...nice rye notes present...flavor is very similar and is remarkably smooth for a rye...palate was a bit thin; a 3/5 may even be generous
4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
thanks foppa78! batch 9399. dark roasty dry aroma, unique, must be ample rye. coffee colored, small head. great use of rye, love the combination of dry texture and roasty grain.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Very dark brown body and a small creamy beige head with an oily fade. Characterful aroma of lightly roasted grain and coffee beans, plus fresh rye. Flavor of cream, chocolate, caramel, and warm spicy cinnamon rye. Semi-sweet with low roasty bitterness and a smooth, even body. This is a ridiculously drinkable bantam stout that pairs well with all manner of seafood.
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