3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
A decent little stout on offer. Smooth and rich, with a slightly chocolately flavor. I’m not a huge fan of the nitrogen in that it makes for a nice palate but the flavors get gassed out of it--it doesn’t taste very "deep". (on tap at brewpub)
3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Cask at Fitger’s on Nov. 17, 2011. Deep clear mahogany pour with a wispy off white head that left great lacing. Aroma and taste of peat and maybe just a touch of chocolate. Decent.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Cask at GTMW. Poured medium-deep brown with a wispy beige head. The aroma picked up warm dark chocolate and black patent, with touches of ashy smoke around.. well-balanced. The flavor found syrupy molasses and chocolate, with a little honey too.. quite dry, with a milky kick at the end. Medium-bodied and dry as mentioned on the palate.. low carbonation.. OK flow.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Date: August 11, 2011 Mode: Draft Source: Fitgers Brewhouse, Duluth, MN Appearance: Opaque dark brown with large head and good lacing. Aroma: Coffee. Flavor: Consistent with aroma and cream, smooth, light to medium bodied with watery finish. Other: Not terribly impressive, but better than many of the other options available that day.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 14/20
ABR 2008. Well, its an Irish stout, true to style, but I suppose this could almost qualify as a mild, given the low abv. Some oatmeal. Dry grain. A drinkable enough session beer. There is only so much that can be done with a style like this.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Sampledvia cask drawn at the Fitger’s Brewhouse in Duluth, MN. Pours an opaque dark brown brew with a creamy off-white head that has good retention and lacing. Aroma of dark toasted black malt, some coffee, oatmeal and a touch of flowery hops. Taste is medium to full bodied, no carbonation, with a dry oatmeal and dark chocolate flavor. Finish is a little watery, light, with a dry malt aftertaste.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Draft at the Brewhouse. A serviceable dry stout which compares favorably to domestic (at least the inappropriately-aged Guinness we get here in the States). I agree with the other reviewer that it might be closer to a Beamish or a Murphy’s.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Black color with a medium, creamy head. Aroma of a bitter, dark roast coffee. More of the same in the flavor with a good kick of malt. A bit watery to be excellent.
2.9 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 12/20
Classic stout whiff. Very typical. Almost a little musty on the palate. Weaker version of their Big Boat Oatmeal Stout. Too watery for a dry stout. Don’t bother, go straight to the other.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Black Coloring. Tan Head. Nice and Creamy. Roasts. More Bitter Then Guinness. Would Compare to Beamish... This one Sets a Good Standard For Stouts.
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