3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
UPDATED: MAR 4, 2008 Bomber. Pours a deep black with a thin light-brown head. The aroma is really smoky, also some roasted malt and fruits. The taste is mostly dominated by a bitter/sweet mix, with the sweet brown sugar and malt dominating. There is also a strong smoke and fruity aspect. Really nice.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
bottle. pours a deep chocolate color with a rich tan head. aroma is of dark chocolate and hints of coffee. flavor is of very bitter dark chocolate with a nice blend of earthy hops and velvety malt. had this for the first time on tap at Pike in Seattle, and thought it it was better though a bottle is quite good.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
22oz bottle
Appearance: Pours thick black with a nice frothy dark tan head, nice lacing left in the glass
Aroma: Dark chocolates & coffee, some smokiness
Taste: Silky chocolate and coffee, roasted malts.
This is a very enjoyable stout. I enjoyed the silky mouthfeel while still having a small hop bite in the finish.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle from The Bottle Shop in Eugene, OR. This brew was an excellent stout with full flavor and palate. Roasted malt/chocolate with a little woodiness and a touch of coffee.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pitch black appearance. Tall brown head. Nice caramel aroma. Big notes of brown sugar with roasted notes. Tasty dark malts are heavy upfront. Toasted flavors with a touch of alcohol. Pretty solid through and through.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Appearance: solid black with an espresso crema head which. Head fades into a lovely collar while bubbles linger in the middle. Swirls with crema spots and a slightly thicker collar.
Nose: tarry and roasty. Brewers licorice, tar and char, dates, and black bread. Thick and sticky. Nutrient rich top soil, fudge, melted bakers and black chocolates. Charcoal. More brewer’s licorice and dates.
Palate: thick and rich, soft and creamy with a massive dose of char tar and burnt goodness in the back. Black root, brewers licorice are followed by tart meaty dates in the back. Burnt front to middle with tart meaty dark fruits dominating back with dry ash in finish drying the palate while inducing thirst. Pure cacao nibs and bakers chocolate in the breath. Burnt wood and charcoal underneath. Flavors are seamless as they melt into and out of each other.
Final Thoughts: a fine standing stout indeed. In Florida at least Pike Pub & Brewery is exclusive to the Total Wine brand of liquor/wine/beer superstores. If you want some and you don’t live in Seattle, Washington then you know where to go. Tell them Kristyn sent you.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
22 oz bottle. Pitch black with a quick dissipating tan head. Aroma of chocolate, burnt sugar, coffee and smoky wood. The flavor is bittersweet chocolate with some hop bitterness. Full body with mild carbonation and a thick soft mouth feel. This is a very nice Stout, very full flavored and goes down smooth.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Pours a thick black with tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, some smoke, chocolate and hops. Very smoky taste, with coffee, malt, some cocoa. Nice mild hop finish. Solid stout!
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