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Magic Hat Heart of Darkness Stout (-2006)

 (RETIRED)
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9490
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bottled
common

on tap
available

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RATINGS: 226   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.52   SEASONAL: Winter   IBU: 38   EST. CALORIES: 159   ABV: 5.3%
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Our inky-black, oatmeal stout has a smooth, round palate with a dreamlike undercurrent of bittersweet chocolate. This dense liquid-silk summons hope from hibernation and balances winter’s endless white snows with a rich swirl of creamy black rapture. Available in the Winter, reintroduced in Winter 2012 after a hiatus.


ozarkspops' rating

3.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
ozarkspops (197) - - DEC 7, 2012
Black pour. Corse but thick tan head. A lot of lacing. Chocolate/malty aroma. Medium carbonation with chocolate flavors. I get that oatmeal silkiness. The sweetness from the oatmeal and the bitterness from the chocolate is a mix. A slightly dry/bitter finish. ---Rated via iPhone


most recent ratings

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
mcmisko (347) - New York, USA - APR 2, 2013
Dark with brown head. Smells like roasted malts. Taste is dark and balanced. Full bodied. Good stuff

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
mbgrayson (433) - Anaconda, Montana, USA - MAR 31, 2013
Pours dark brown, with a tan head. Aroma of malt, molasses, and carmel. Taste is rich and slightly sweet, with good maltiness throughout. Very drinkable, a thumbs up from me. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
strongpieman (1155) - Mount Airy, Maryland, USA - FEB 9, 2013
Bottle. Deep brown to black, pillowy tan head. Roasted malt, a little sweet. Overall pretty good stout.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
niday2288 (69) - - FEB 9, 2013
Pour is dark brown/black. Nose is nutty with hints of sweet malt and some chocolate. Taste is nutty and sweet malt. Mouthfeel is light to medium. Nothing too special though not horrible. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 10/20
Beerenberger (787) - Fischer, Texas, USA - FEB 8, 2013
Aroma has a roasted meat quality about it. Roasted malts with the slightest hint of dark chocolate. Pours a blackish brown with a quickly fading tan head and minimal lacing. The taste is delishiously roasty. Roasted malts with a nice slightly bitter finish. Medium body and moderate carbonation. Overall, a very enjoyable stout - want to drink again.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
ICEatALAMO (533) - Troy, Michigan, USA - FEB 2, 2013
Bottle. The pour is dark. The aroma has a lot of malt. The taste is surprisingly good. A little thin, but solid. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Khaggerty118 (56) - Olney, Maryland, USA - JAN 28, 2013
Smells of burnt caramel toffee. Full bodied, small lingering head. Leaves some residue on the glass. Slight spicy flavor. Standard stout. Nothing really stuck out to me

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
redpooba (372) - New York, USA - JAN 18, 2013
A midnight beer with a brown head. Smooth, coco nibs (not overpowering), delicate spices. A great affordable stout in a dandy of a bottle ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
zoucrew102 (149) - - JAN 5, 2013
Subtle chocolate aroma. Pours black, almost like looking into the heart of darkness, with very little head. Rich and flavorful oatmeal stout with chocolatey notes. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
CardsFan25 (28) - - JAN 4, 2013
Overall it is a good oatmeal stout. Creamy start with a sweet and slightly bitter aftertaste.


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