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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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jmourits (3), , California, USA
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3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/102/516/20
Jan 18, 2009  
Bottle. Pours inky black with a thick head. Coffee flavours with some bitterness. Very light carbonation.


 YogiBeera (2437), Hamburg, Germany
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 12, 2009  
Portland, OR - Nov. 2008: Nice brown amber color, more on the dark side. Small head leaving laces. Light acohol taste- espresso too. Light body- goes quick. Ok


 RedSox2004 (353), Pacific Palisades, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/516/20
Jan 9, 2009  
Poured deep black, completely opaque, with a generous tan head and nice lacing. Strong roasted coffee aromas dominate the nose, with hints of chocolate and alcohol. Espresso/coffee flavors are featured on the palate, with a slight hops bitterness sneaking in. Silky smooth mouthfeel, full bodied, and a very rich malty aftertaste that lingers.


 fredandboboflo (1395), East Setauket, New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/516/20
Jan 9, 2009  
Bottle. Aroma of roasted malt, bitter coffee grinds. Flavor much more approachable and luscious with semi-bitter coffee, chocolate, creamy, sweet maltiness. Full-bodied and rich though does have just a touch of astringency to it. Still, very good.


 Jsawyer (282), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 9, 2009  
Had to go out west for a bottle. Black obsidian body, ruby edges, light brown frothy head. Aroma was chocolate, oak, banana bread, and some alcohol. Flavor was sweet malt, bittersweet chocolate, roast coffee, smooth bitter finish accentuated by alcohol. Easy drinking and warming.


 Beerman6686 (1266), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 4, 2009  
This poured an opaque black color with a very very small tan head. Aroma was loaded with fresh coffee grinds and nice roasted notes as well. Flavor is very roasted and lots of coffee flavors, not much sweet chocolateys to be found here at all. This is a very solid everyday drinking stout.


 Travlr (700), Washington, Washington DC, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/57/102/512/20
Jan 3, 2009  
Nitro at the brewery tap in Portland. Black, medium brown head. Aroma of milk chocolate. A bit thin, but decent malts in a chocolate background.


 LilBeerDoctor (1480), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Bottle. Pours black with a thick tan head that fades. Aroma of roasted malt and coffee. Flavor of roasted malt and bitter chocolate as the beer warms. Thick, full mouthfeel. This is pretty good! 7/4/8/4/14 (3.7/5)



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