Lion Stout

Maybe I had a bad bottle but I really didn’t like this beer as much as everyone else has seemed to. Previously I had only known this beer as the one with Michael Jackson on it but later found out that it is actually one of the highest rated foreign stouts out there. And for a mere $2.99 for a 625ml who can complain. Appearance was opaque black with large tan head. Aroma is sweet like cherries, but overall the aroma is not very strong. Flavor is sweet/sour like guiness but with a a more roasted/burnt malt and somewhat smoky with a slight bitterness. Body was very thin and slightly carb. Very interesting, but not very impressed.

Sampled at Issac Newtons. WOW Oh my god. This is what it is all about. Stegosaurus recomended it and I am so glad he did. Beautiful pour and a roasted coffee , nutty chocolate aroma. Good dry finish with alot of flavor. WELL DONE !!!!

Appearance: Standard black stout color with creamy biege head. Minimal head retention and lacing. Smell: Sweet roasted maltiness with a definite waft of alcohol and a hint of raisin. All with a real dank mustiness to it. Huh. Taste: Initially, a distinct smack of malt sweetness hits the tongue, supplanted by vanilla and plums. Finishes dry, similarly to a cup of coffee. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, though still a bit lighter and lacking the fullness that I both crave amd demand! Carbonation is rather low, allowing the beer to acheive some creaminess. Drinkability: A genuinely decent stout, and one of the better foreign stouts I’ve tasted.

Pours dark brown with large tan head. Aroma has lots of roastiness and bitter chocolate. Surprisingly thick, rich mouthfeel. Flavors of chocolate and some espresso.

Bottle shared by csbosox. Pitch black with some dark brown head. The aroma is full of dark fruit and licorice. Enormous roasted chocolate flavor. Huge rich mouthfeel. One of the best stouts made.

Fantastic stout. Pitch black with deep roasted malts. A lot of chocolate and dark fruit, the beer finishes slightly sweet and moderately bitter. Just great.

Rated 12/30/06: Lion Stout purrs like mellow gold in the glass, this is one well brewed stout. Awesome roasted malt aroma semi-sweet and very rich in bittersweet chocolate. Real dark pour, light isn’t allowed to pass. Big tan head and moderate lacing. Exceptionally smooth and creamy, very good mouthfeel especially the way it hides the strong abv. Flavor is wonderful, this is a great stout that should easily appeal to those who are afraid of "dark beers." Lots of chocolate and dark roasted malt, not too much complexity to this one but it hits the nail right on the head and at rock bottom pricing you would be hard pressed to find a better buy.

Bottle. This is fantastic! To drink this beer, you feel like eating a fine piece of dark chocolate. The best stout I´ve ever tasted. So many impressions from malt, chocolate, raisin and ?? Outstanding and fantastic.