Lion Stout

Brewed by Lion Brewery (Sri Lanka)
Style: Foreign Stout
Biyagama, Sri Lanka

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

Deep, dark mahogany body that appears black towards the center. Small, off-white head that leaves minimal, spotty lacing. The aroma shows roasted barley, molasses, and burnt caramel malts. The flavor was very roasty, with molasses playing a big part and some cola and cream showing through. I also picked up some vanilla liquor, which was a nice touch. The flavor and aroma were surprisingly void of the chocolate and coffee flavors I was expecting. The body was just a little light for a stout. Clean finish. This is a very nice, unique beer.

330ml bottle from garthicus brought by his friend from Kenya labeled Sinha Stout! Nose of bittersweet chocolate, with molasses and oatmeal cereal notes, along with somesmokiness and roastiness; Black with a big, glass-lacing, cinnamon-tan head; flavor of hop bitterness, chocolate, molasses, and a slightly sweet finish; Excellent Foreign Stout!

330ml bottle. pours black with tan creamy head. nose has big raisins and plums. flavor has a subtle yet distinct port wine quality throughout, wow that is really nice, some creamy doughy notes, licorice, and lots of plums. although the body is thin the mouth feel isn’t rich or creamy. the alcohol is well hidden. in the end, this is a delicate, dark fruity, foreign stout. the last time I had this was over 2 years ago, so why have I waited so long? easily the best foreign stout i’ve had.

Black with a light brown creamy head. Aroma is roasted barley, chocolate and coffee. Flavour is light roasted barley, sweet chocolate and coffee. Nice.

Xmas gift from MrBendo. Black as licorice. Brown head. Smells of bourbon. Flavors of chocolate, roasted malt, sweet creamy herbal stout flavor. Slight coffee finish but it is very sweet coffee with the harsh bitterness.

Sri f***ing Lanka, who would’ve thought. 330ml bottle pours darkest brown with a one-finger tan head that soon settles. The aroma is roasty and chocolatey with evidence of sweet caramel malts poking through. A tiny bit metallic. Excellent flavor on this one. Roasty with big mocha flavors, dark chocolate and coffee, with dark fruits and sweet toffee. Medium-bodied, maybe a tad bit watery, with average carbonation and a nice long finish. A really solid beer from an unexpected place. Color me surprised.

Shared this one w/ SkyCop32. Picked up at Maruhn Getränke in Darmstadt. Pours a black with a little brownish head. Nice aromas of malt/coffee and a hint of chocolate. A little bitter in the flavor of coffee/chocolate.

UPDATED: DEC 3, 2007 Black pour with sediment left in the bottle. Taste had a slight metallic thing going on along with a thin bodied roast taste. All the other flavors are also on the light side. I wouldn’t drink this again if I didn’t have to.