Deschutes Obsidian Stout

Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: Stout
Bend, Oregon USA

A great stout. Dark, heavy. Good malty flavor, light hops. Roasted flavor is distinguished.

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.

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!!!

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

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.

I am a stout fan, and this is a fine example of how a stout is supposed to be. Very dark color, really no ruby highlights on the edges. The taste is of roasted coffee beans and dark roasted chocolate...very good. This is an example of a Master Brewer showing his skill at the craft.

Bought in the 12oz brown bottle..nice simple label . Appearance what can i say but its BLACK pitch black no light permeates this beer very small head even when poured roughly..soon fades to a ring around the glass. Nice stout smell but there is something different here..among the usual toasted oats i smell a double clotted cream aroma.. strange but welcoming. The tatse of this beer is pure pleasure..creamy yet rough..slight yet massive..so much taste sensation..massive variety. black coffee and fudge clash..nice hoip bitterness to end..i even taste cream cheese..man so complex. Feels magic on the tongue leaves the back of my mouth tingling with anticipation. Good drinkability if its cold outside a massive brew..very good stuff.

Black with a small tan head. Aroma of chocolate with a little roastiness. Flavor of chocolate, the dark swiss 70% kind. Bitter chocolate finish. Body is smooth and thick. Good stuff.