3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Tap at the brewery - medium bodied stout - creamy on the palate - sweet chocolate and vanilla up front, followed by spicy rye and earthy, peppery american hops - a bit of alcohol present in the finish, along with some anise and bitter chocolate - decent brew.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap at mountain sun. Pours a dark brown with a finger of very coarse tan head. Settles very quickly with minimal lacing. Aroma is malted barley, roasted barley and malts. Has mild vegetal tones that I can?t put my finger on. Flavor is sweet up front, rye tones, roasted barley, roasted malt, slight spice, and a very mild/weak background that reminds me of stomach acid. Rather off-putting. Finishes with dark chocolate and roasted coffee tones, mildly hoppy bitter. Don?t remember it tasting like this last time, maybe it was an off batch. Soft carbonation, medium body, and slick texture. I am beginning to think I am simply not a fan of rye in beer. A decent, rich, slick stout.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at Rickolis poured a clear dark reddish brown with a lasting creamy brown head. Aromas of roastiness, rye, bitter chocolate and dark coffee. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of rye, roastiness, bakers cocoa and a hint of coffee with a smooth lingering cocoa finish.
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