bgreene (4), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
does not count  Aug 29, 2003 Deep, dark, ruby red stout with a mellow fruitcake maltiness. Truly amazing. Redefined my concept of a stoudt. 1999 Winter beer of Britain champion.
LordCrabapple (68), Merseyside, England
Jun 15, 2008 Caught this fellow after bagging a few birds in the Lakes. A fine stout, I would say, even though Lady Crabapple is the expert on such matters.
 leaparsons (3878), Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Apr 26, 2002 Dark and dangerous. A well brewed stout with everything done well. Chocolate , raisins and coffee abound. Dry and moreish.
Sigmund (1896), Hafrsfjord, Norway
Jun 16, 2007 500 ml bottle, bought in Scarborough. Dent t’Owd Tup was voted Champion Winter Beer of Britain in 1999, a fact that is still proudly displayed on the label. Black colour, reddish brown in the highlights. Decent creamy tan head, does not last forever. Moderate but very nice roasty aroma, notes of coffee, hints of chocolate, leather and plums. Concerning the flavour, for once I find it appropriate to quote the commercial description / tasting notes: "The dominant roast character is balanced by a warming sweetness and a raisiny, fruit-cake taste which lingers on into the long aftertaste, making this a very satisfying drink." Pretty much spot on, if you ask me. A combination of maltiness and fruitiness carries the beer through, and Northdown hops are used for both aroma and flavour. Good stuff!
rauchbier (2870), Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, England
May 22, 2002 Bottled version. Calling it a stout misleads slightly as it is more reminiscent of a weak barley wine. It is almost black but the head doesent last very long and the main aromas were like a big fruitcake topped with hop resin. More fruity malt, caramel, toffee, esters and hop in the mouth and a sweet smooth finish. Altogether a well crafted ale.
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