Lion Stout

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

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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.

Serve this one ice cold as the box suggests. Wonderful taste; great before a beef or spicy meal. Hints of expresso and chocolate but not overpowering. Stronger alcohol than most; a very relaxing brew. Not very filling and very satisfying.

UPDATED: FEB 27, 2010 From a cool looking can - brought back from Andersons in Toledo by my lovely wife. Black/brown pour with a huge tan head and lacy stick. Sweet roasty aroma of cherry, caramel, alcohol and wood. Nice slick and milky thin taste of the same - also with chocolate and coffee. Finishes crisp dry and long lasting. This is a fantastic drinkable stout. Would go in the rotation if I could get it regularly.

UPDATED: OCT 20, 2007 Good Dark beer. Great after taste.The texture is not too heavy good to the palate. Reminds me of Scotch Ale.

Pours a opaque dark brown with a sticky tan head. Aromas of anise, cocoa and light grassy hops. Very full bodied with flavors of milk chocolate, coffee, brown sugar, and earth . Its sweet and sticky on the palate with a long finish. A superb sout.

Lion Stout brewed by Lion Brewery (Ceylon) http://www.lionbeer.com/ Beer Style: Foreign Stout 4 out of 5 on over all drink-ability 625ml in a 12 oz bottle, 8.0% ABV Aroma: A pleasant medium strength aroma of fruity esters with strong notes of dried fruits. Rather pleasant, thought I would like aroma to be a little stronger. Appearance: Pours deep rich black with a tan head. The beer clings to the class. When the head dissipates it leaves the top of the beer clear and smooth, reminiscent of a deep mountain lake at night. Flavor: The initial taste is light with smooth roaster grain, malts, and coffee and first. The after taste lingers while the flavors intensify. Mouth feel: It has a thick, rich and luxurious feel in the mouth. There is a light bite on the lip and tongue. The carbonation starts out strong but dissipates quickly improving the lush feel of the beer. Overall Impression: It is very easy to drink; when the bottle was gone I was wishing I purchased a second bottle. The flavors are strongest in the after taste, as they should be in a beer you wish to remember.

12 oz bottle compliments of darn1207 who was cool enough to put one aside during this years St Pats acknowledgment. Ink-black pour with attractive 1/2 ovalteen head, settling in the time I’ve written this to pencil thin. Dave Frishberg’s ’Where you at?’ in the background as I take my first sip... Great nose before beautiful creamy mouthfeel. A bit too cold still, but initial taste impressive. Malty yet exquisitely balanced. Dry. Aftertaste trails a little metallic flat, but that’s just another excuse for another sip. As it warms, alcohol more apparent (i guess duh). Liking this beer. Track three: ’You say you care’ -- this guy swings his ass off. Picking up now sour cherry -- wasn’t expecting that. Really dry -- moreso than any other stout I can remember.

330 ml bottle from LCBO. Pours a dark black colour with a hint of rubiness and a large lacey mocha head. Aroma nicely balances roasted malt, coffee notes and a pleasant sweetness. Flavour has roasted malt, coffee and sweet chocolate. A really nice balance of roastiness and sweetness. Very creamy mouthfeel. Burnt, slightlly bitter finish. Very impressive.