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Deschutes Obsidian Stout

Deschutes Obsidian Stout

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A Stout brewed by
Deschutes Brewery

Bend, Oregon USA

bottled
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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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Dragon99 (57), Laramie, Wyoming, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Nov 3, 2001  
A great stout. Dark, heavy. Good malty flavor, light hops. Roasted flavor is distinguished.


Robyn04 (1), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Deschutes Obsidian Stout does not count
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Mar 8, 2008  
very very good! I tried it bottled and on nitro. 10 times better on nitro. highly recommend. Of course anything Deschutes makes is always worth trying


pelicanfleck (15), Oregon, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
Sep 13, 2007  
I picked his bottle up at a local store and decided it was time to try it. Here is my review: Aroma: The aroma was of strong coffee and dark chocolate. No real hop aroma to be found. Appearance: The brew poured into my glass a dark cola color. No ruby highlights could be seen on the sides. The head was a medium tan color and was about a finger width. Carbonation was very low to none. Flavor: This brew tasted like coffee and roasted coffee beans. The taste has a bit of a "bite" to it, though after about two drinks, that goes away. The burnt coffee taste also shoots to the foreground and really sets this brews taste apart from others. Mouthfeel: Not harsh nor bitter. No carbonation bite. Smooth and very very dark feeling. Overall Impression: This is a damn fine example of a Master Brewer strutting his craft and knowing how to brew a craft beer. I really don’t understand how some could give it such a low review as they have done...but to each his own...this is a dman fine brew. Drink More Beer!!!


 Gromit (449), Port Orchard, Washington, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
Oct 4, 2003  
Sampled on Nitro. Out-fricking-standing. I went to a bar tonight, which I rarely do, and I noticed some writing on the Obsidian Stout handle that the bottles didn't have. I looked closer and noticed that it had "NITRO" in big red letters across the handle. Deschutes is my favorite brewery anyway, so I had to give it a shot. I couldn't be more glad that I did. Please note that this review is primarily comparing this version to the bottled version, so if you want to read my full review, scroll down a bit. This is everything the bottle gives and more. Deep black pour with an incredibly fine and thick head. It didn't leave lace, it left a sheet behind on the glass. The scent was a bit more subdued than the bottled version but it was still excellent. Tasted heavenly, of course, since I don't think Deschutes could make a bad beer if they tried. The mouthfeel is where the difference *really* kicks in. Guiness only *wishes* it could be this creamy and still maintain this kind of flavor.


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.




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