Fort Collins Double Chocolate Stout

Brewed by Fort Collins Brewery
Style: Sweet Stout
Fort Collins, Colorado USA

(br-btl br-lbl, 6 pack)

opq-bk, thin-tn-head, smooth-med-full-body, med-high-co2. patchy-lace.

aroma: ^chclt-malt hot-cocoa §sweet-charr §carob §leafy-hops.

flavor: sweet-chclt §carob §wendy’s-frosty co2 T1, co2 leafy-hops §charred-malt T2, cocoa-powder carob §doughy T3, same throughout.

great chclt-malt flavor, no bitterness or astringency, co2 is a bit harsh and tramples some of the delicate flavors and texture. back off on the co2 a bit and throw in some oatmeal to make it silkier and i’d give this a 5!

Poured from a Bomber purchased in Littleton, CO. I’m excited to try this because FCB’s chocolate stout is very well done, and this seasonal has been around for a whie. Without further ado... Aroma- Toffee, chocolate and coffee, with chocolate being the strongest. Very appealing. Appearance- Very dark brown to black. Medium head that is tan in color, pretty creamy. Opaque. Taste- moderate bitterness, big roasty flavor, medium sweetness. Chocolate and coffee are tasted in equal ammounts, which are of medium strength. Medium hop flavor. I taste more bitterness than I expected, which I think is due to the roasted grains, in addition to a hearty alcohol presence. The balance between roasted grains and sweetness finds the sweetness a bit lacking, but not much. Palate- Medium body. Exists on the dry end of the spectrum, which is accentuated by roasted malts, alcohol and hop bitterness. Overall- My only knock on this beer is that it doesn’t have the sweet counterpoint to the dry bitterness that is expected from a Sweet Stout. Otherwise, I love the roasty flavor and creamy mouthfeel. I know this is heresy, but I would drop the hop bitterness by 5-10 IBU’s. I just think a creamier, sweeter taste would enhance the already incredible drinkability. It’s a very enjoyable beer despite that.

A true pleasure of delight for the palate. taste is nice dark roasted coffee with a heavy aroma of espresso. the pour is very medium thick with a light creamy head. the palate of flavor goes around your mouth. this beer is for the true beer lover.

The aroma is great with mostly chocolate with toasted malt and a touch of cream. The appearance is dark brown with a large head. The flavor is like the aroma with a bitter finish. The palate is smooth. Overall this is a good beer but not all that special.

On tap at Underground Bluz. A strong brew with a large onset of roasted malts and nice chocolate flavor.

Solid black, frothy tan head. Aroma- chocolate, vanilla, light citrus. Taste- Chocolate, mild alcohol, sweet toffee malt with a bitter mocha/coffee finish. Medium body with a creamy texture.

Bomber. Pours opaque black with sturdy tan head. The aroma is chocolate, some ashy notes, vanilla, and distant coffee. The flavor is chocolate and a fairly strong ashy wood character. Some earthy and slightly herbal hops keep it from getting too sweet. Chocolate is pleasantly subtle and comes out more in the finish. Gets a bit roastier as it warms. Good.

22oz bottle. black under a frothy tan head. roasty chocolate aroma. moderate chocolate flavor. medium body. just decent overall but not much to brag about here.