Lion Stout

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

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

Dark black with a big brown head. Weak aroma of roast, chocolate and licorice. Flavor of sweet malt, chocolate and coffee.

Very dark brown. Malty and full bodied. Balanced sweetness. Plum aroma. Late bitterness. Excellent stout!

Coffee, chocolate and treacle in the aroma. Jet black, large firm cappuccino head, lot's of lace. Espresso flavour, roasted malt and liquorice. Full bodied, bitter and oily. Incredible!

Pitch black with a big tan head. Aroma is very chocolaty and slightly vinuous. Big chocolate taste with coffee bitterness. A warming finish and very thick texture. Absolutely delicious, deserves every bit of its reputation.

UPDATED: AUG 9, 2004 Black color, opaque, with a large, frothy, rocky beige head. The aroma was full of chocolate, plums, raisins, coffee, tar, and caramel. The flavor was very similar to the aroma...lots of chocolate and plums, a nice alcohol kick, and a distinctive salty character throughout. Soft, creamy feel with a semi-dry finish. Wonderful! Thanks BBB63.

Poured with a big cratered foamy head of tan. Mocha nose. Hint of dark fruit in the first swallow. Same texture of coffee and probably gives me the same bad breath and leaves the same stains in a mug. Didn’t expect Sri Lanka to be the source of such a quality brew!

Deep black colour with slight ruby highlights and a nice tan head. Thick and sweet aroma with a hint of earthy smokiness in the background. Creamy mouthfeel, and initial flavours of malt, coffee and vanilla giving way to a bitter finish that holds notes of cinnamon, clove and cardamom. Beautiful stuff - thanks to mr_kimchee for sharing this one!

I enjoyed this Stout every bit as much as Samuel Smith’s Imperial, if not more. An excellent sweet stout which I have no problem drinking more than one of in a sitting