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Deschutes Obsidian Stout

Deschutes Obsidian Stout - Stout

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 Percentile 
97
overall
Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: Stout

Bend, Oregon USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
6223.78/5.03.77/5.06.4%96.7English pint
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Commercial Description:
Smooth and black, like the volcanic rock, Obsidian Stout is a solid, satisfying beer with a rich roasted-malt flavor. Obsidian Stout gets is inspiration from one of the world's largest obsidian flows at Newberry Volcano--just a few miles south of the brewery. "The Big Obsidian Flow," as they call it, covers more than 700 acres with shiny black obsidian.
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 HoppyGuy (111), USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 27, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a, well, obsidian color, just like the name implies. One inch tan head. Aroma is malty with earthy grains. Wonderful roasted malt flavor with coffee and vanilla in there, too. Good, soft mouthfeel. I’ve tried other brews from Deschutes, but I think this is my favorite so far. I’d like to pair this beer with a low-and-slow smoked pork butt, roasted skin-on potatoes and a mixed green salad.


 marcus (1821), Sacramento, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 18, 2008  
This dark brown ale poured with a decent tan head and a pleasant malty aroma. There is a very rich flavor of chocolate and coffee. There are no notable flaws in this brew, making it a great value for the style.


tuohyam (14), Enumclaw, Washington, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Jul 13, 2008  
A great stout and incredible for the money. I always go back to this beer again and again. It is yet another example of the flawless brewing of Deschutes.


 chokmah33 (115), Bremerton, Washington, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/516/20
Jul 2, 2008    Updated: Oct 13, 2008
Aromas of cereal grains, vegetable, molasses, licorice, charcoal and vanilla with floral hops backing. Kinda reminds me of rootbeer. Flavors of dark chocolate, smoky coffee, charred malts, and nuts. Some dark winey/fruity notes; cherry and plum. Creamy palate, lots of bubbly. Dry finish. Good with gruyere.


 Tripplebrew (486), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Jun 29, 2008  
Pours a dark dirt/tar, chocolate brpown with tan head that dissipates to a tan lacing. Aroma is nutty, chocolaty and malty. Strong coffee flavor with roasted malts. Body is mild and medium.


 fidel (884), Livermore, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Jun 28, 2008    Updated: Sep 18, 2008
Dark brown/black, roasted malts, dark chocolate, a little coffee, slight dark fruit slight crisp hop finish.


 Vas19 (293), Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jun 25, 2008  
Pours black with a thick brown head. Roasty aroma with a bit of coffee. Flavor is more of the same. There is also a sweetness that provides a nice balance. No blow-me-away flavors, but a good stout none the less.


 gotohelunc (473), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/103/517/20
Jun 24, 2008  
Bottle. Pitch black, small tan head than just sits there forever. Straight ahead coffee nose and flavor. Very roasty, warming, and so incredibly smooth. Surprisingly strong flavors. I love it.



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