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Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

Percentile
98
overall
Brewed by Kiuchi Brewery
Style: Stout

Ibaraki, Japan

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3793.81/5.03.8/5.0Winter7.5%97.8English pint
Commercial Description:
Caramel, roasted, black and chocolate malts provide an explosion of coffee like flavors. The strong espresso character comes from the addition of espresso beans to the boil. Notes of vanilla, dark fruit , cocao and chocolate. The very unusual character of Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout stems from the fact that Kiuchi Brewery is using the recipe of a Russian Imperial Stout as base. Pitch black color, big brown head. Aromas of chocolate, roasted bitterness, black currants, dark fruits.
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 boFNjackson (1266), Portland, Oregon, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/513/20
Mar 8, 2009  
Bottle... Poured a great looking deep brown--almost black--with a light brown head that lasted forever. Aroma of cigarette smoke and coffee. Tasted of roasted grains, soil and had a vinegary aspect to it. It was a good brew but kind of funky.


 gunnfryd (3571), Kristiansand, Norway
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Mar 6, 2009  
Bottle. Black colour with a tan head. Aroma is sweet, dry, coffee. Flavour is sweet, coffee, mocca, dried fruits. Full bodied nice beer.


 NomDeBeer (399), Maryland, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Mar 6, 2009  
Pours black with a sizable tan head - perfect looking stout. Smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Has a warm coffee flavor plus chocolate and caramel. Very enjoyable


seanbhudson (54), , California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/516/20
Mar 4, 2009  
Appearance: Dark chocolate with a tan head. Smell: First impression is a frappacino not beer. A little chocolate and hint of vanilla. Smell roasted malts and a little yeast. Taste: A medium to full bodied beer. Starts with a nice a sweet coffee flavor transitioning to a little bitterness (but not overwhelming). Mouthfeel: Has a slight oily consistency but leaves your mouth feeling dry at the end. Has a fizzy light carbonation. Not something I would drink often. You need to be in the mood for something other than a normal beer. But if you are looking for something between coffee and beer. I think you would like this.


 Jmichael (633), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 25, 2009  
good solid stout, definite, (obviously) strong coffe tones, very prominant. Good stuff.


 yngwie (4934), Kristiansand, Norway
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/515/20
Feb 25, 2009  
Bottle. It pours a dark, dark brown body with a reddish glow and a small, tan head. Dry and dusty on the nose, wtih coffee, mocha and some notes of celeriac. The flavor has some sweetness, but is mostly on the dry side, with mocha, coffee, some celeriac and a nice bitterness to finish it off. Full-bodied. A really pleasant coffee-ish beer, even for a non-coffee drinker as me. Maybe a bit one-tracked. (081229)


 DalzAle (483), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Feb 22, 2009  
Bottle. Dark black pour with cookie colored head. Aroma of sweet espreso and not much else. Flavor was sweet, strong coffee and finished with a litte vanilla. One of my favorite coffee beers.


 smith4498 (872), Miami, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 15, 2009  
Pours very dark brown with brown head. Aroma of coffee grounds, burnt malts and chocolate. Slightly sweet with lots of coffee with some chocolate and caramel. Mild sourness and bitterness also. Full body with above average carbonation for a stout. Nice creamy mouthfeel. A very nice brew.



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