RateBeer

Deschutes Obsidian Stout

Percentile
97
overall
Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: Stout

Bend, Oregon USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Regional Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6263.78/5.03.77/5.06.4%96.7English pint
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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 Papsoe (14881), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Apr 13, 2007  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pours completely black and opaque with a dense, creamy, light brown head leaving laces. Very burned aroma. Medium body with a very smooth mouthfeel, distinct flavours of burned malt and a high degree of sweetness - this really comes close to a Sweet Stout. Burned, bitter finish. 290307


 NachlamSie (1637), Tennessee, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Apr 3, 2007  
bottle split with Muenster. The pour is pretty black here with a lasting dark tan head. The aroma is spiritous with just a touch of hops. Notes of coffee, bourbon, and even some fruits, maybe apples, are present. The mouthfeel is just slightly viscous. Flavors of espresso are apparent along with that harsh, ashy, burnt oat taste I’m so fond of in stouts. It’s not a very sweet beer, but there is a substantial amount of fruity character like banana or apple. Finish is a bit ashy. Well done.


 muenster (339), Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Apr 3, 2007  
Bottle split with NachlamSie. Pours black, with a nice tan head, and some mysterious sediment at the bottom. Aroma is strong roast, with coffee beans, dark, musty fruit, and some mild hops. Flavor is nice roasty malt goodness with some bourbon and strong oaky notes. Nice stout.


 sloth (1662), Ceciltucky, Co., Maryland, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Apr 1, 2007  
Medium statured tan head, good retention and a lovely stringy, coating lace that hangs. Black, opaque brew. Nose is grainy, roasty and fruity with light coffee notes too boot not to mention some tarry notes. Body is med/full, oily with a tangy touch. Nice roast flavors, coffee, citrus notes creeping threw, a hint of black patent and dark fruits. Finish is fairly dry and roasty. Another enjoyable Stout! Props to kenb for this one in a trade awhile ago.


Treephiend (57), Walla Walla, Washington, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Mar 28, 2007  
Pours black with tan head. Aroma is toasty and light. The flavor is what you expect from a stout. Chocolate coffee and roasted malts. Nothing stand out but very solid. Plus the flavor isn’t as strong as many stouts and I actually like that. It lets you appreciate the subtilties a bit more I think.


 AllAboutStout (605), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Mar 28, 2007  
Served in my delirium tremens tulip. Pours a very dark brown with a nice quarter inch head. Nice lacing and froth remains. Smell is roasted malts and cocoa bean. Taste is of bittering coffee bean. The mouthfeel is carbonated and medium in feel. A decent stout from an above average brewery. A good session beer that I would like to have on hand at all times.


 DrBayern (1135), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/516/20
Mar 25, 2007  
12 oz. bottle on 3/19/07 in Colorado. Pours black with a large deep tan head. Aroma is dark roasted and burnt coffee. Thick and full mouthfeel that’s smooth and satsfying. Dark caramel and molasses sweetness is balanced by a nice peppery bitterness. This a really nice everyday, easy drinking stout.


 fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Mar 23, 2007  
12 oz bottle. Very dark. Nice foamy head. Lots of nutty roasty burnt aromas. Very similar flavor. Super nutty... roasted nuts. Some coffee came through on the flavor as well. Some alohol flavor on the finish. Very yummy.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC