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Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout - Stout

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 Percentile 
97
overall
Brewed by Kiuchi Brewery
Style: Stout

Ibaraki, Japan

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
3723.81/5.03.79/5.0Winter7.5%97.3English pint
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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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 JaBier (1130), Capital City, Ohio, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
Aug 17, 2009  
Bottle at my refrigerator reduction tasting on 8/15/09. Pitch black pour with a medium tan head. Espresso bean aroma with malt, creamy chocolate and a hint of licorice. Creamy malt flavor with some chocolate and a lasting bitter coffee finish. Probably best beer of the night I hadn’t had before.


 italarican (157), Astoria, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/513/20
Aug 16, 2009  
Beautiful black pour black with creamy-looking, thick mocha head. The mocha head reappears with each agitation. This is a beautiful work of art. Aroma of canned chocolate syrup, dark roast coffee, soy sauce, and a slight hint of grass. Flavor is grounded coffee beans, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, wheat, and grass. Moderately creamy mouthfeel. The finish of bitter hops is surprisingly strong. I’m not into the earthy notes in this. It seems like an odd sidekick to the dark roast flavors of a coffee stout.


 TeamTrappist (363), jericho, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/103/514/20
Aug 11, 2009  
Tap at Blind Tiger. Poured a deep rich black with a thin beige head. Big coffee and chocolate nose. Mouthful was slightly on the thin side for the style, but flavor was rich and complex with great chocolate and coffee notes, and a firm bitter finish.


 Radek Kliber (3921), Toronto (Can) Krotoszyn (Pol), Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 7, 2009  
On tap at The Ginger Man
Appearance: dark brown with creamy fine top , fine lace noted. 4-
Nose: deep roasty espresso nose , very slight sourness on sides. Bit of chocolate on top. Gentle long lsting aroma. 8-
Flavor/Palate : Bold , dry roasty character welcomes you up front. Cocoa , coffee nd dry roasted barley. Good , bold rich with espresso side ale.


mkunz (18), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Aug 5, 2009  
Poured black with a medium tan head. Aroma was strong coffee, chocolate, molasses. Taste was coffee, dark chocolate, slight bitter, alcohol. Pretty good beer.


 killjoy966 (215), Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/57/104/515/20
Aug 5, 2009  
Notes from Seattle International Beer Festival. Obviously smells strongly of coffee and chocolate. Not sure how "espresso" is included, but it certainly has enough coffee to provide an espresso-like jolt. Dark, black even, with a slightly sweet finish.


 Barrios (852), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 31, 2009  
Smells of espresso. Flavor is espresso bean. Little sour on the finish. Balanced well.


 crazyvin (1245), New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jul 28, 2009  
Poured a nice black hue with a moderate tan head with decent retention.Aroma had a good coffee note and some cocoa. Flavor seemed to have a good mix with nice roasted coffee notes and some cocoa. Finish was smooth. Really light though.



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