Southern Tier Jah-va

Brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Lakewood, New York USA

Tasted at Ezra’s Imp Stout tasting--Poured a dark black-brown body with a fluffy tan head. This was all about darkness, creaminess and jah-va!!! Chewy, malty, toffee, creamy chocolate. I have to reiterate! Yum! Bitter hops and acidic coffee finish. More coffee than necessary, but that’s the point right?

Thick black pour.Nutty colored head. Roasty aroma, first mouthfeel is malty/hoppy followed by cofee. Leaves a big aftertaste of coffee/mocha. The taste of coffee is hidden in part because of the high volume 12ABV. Would def. try more of this great imperial stout.

Bottle courtesy Gillard. Pours black with a one finger tan head that leaves good lacing. Heavy aroma of coffee roasted malt, and bitter chocolate. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium full mouthfeel with a moderate amount of bitterness and very smooth alcohol. Damn good.

Dark brown with a fleeting tan head. Big roasted nut and grain aroma. Smooth medium body. Fairly dry flavors of rich, roasted malts and nuts mirrors the aroma. Has a nice mocha bitter sweetness to finish. Nice

Really nice beer. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of roasted coffee and booze. Has a strong taste of coffee and booze with a hint of vanilla. Very little carbonation to this one, nice bitter finish.

number 175 - Glass: snifter Purchased at: Joe Canal’s Lawrenceville Price: $5.99 Size: 22 fl oz ABV: 12% IBU: n/a Estimated Calories: 400 C RateBeer Rating: 99 Aural: quiet opening, quiet carbonation, simple pour Aroma 10 out of 10 Intensity: strong Balance: sharp Impression: nice Malt Aroma: chocolate roast coffee Hops Aroma: earth resin citrus Other Aroma: wetness Notes: Amazing presence of aroma - reminds of the scent of a smoking volcano about to go. Appearance 5 out of 5 Color: black Clarity: opaque Head Retention: persistent Lace: intricate Notes: An amazingly appropos appearance. Deeply coffee inspired. Flavor 10 out of 10 Intensity: strong Balance: bitter Impression: amazing Malt Flavor: roast coffee, nuts and ashes. Hops Flavor: earth resin orange Other: just amazing dark depth of burnt flavor. Notes: dark, coffee, dark roast, sand, delicious Palate 5 out of 5 Mouthfeel Sensation: creamy drying warming Body:full Carbonation: medium Finish Length: long Intensity: strong Balance: bitter Notes: amazing palateexcellent, delicious, and finish - exactly what you’d expect of both a great coffee stout and a Southern Tier bomber. General Impression: 20 out of 20 Craftmanship: excellent Freshness: fresh Personal Taste: loved Notes: A Favorite - obviously I love hoppy, dark stouts - and this one does not disappoint. What an amazing flavor and color and aroma, and finish. 8 stars. Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale June 7, 2008 • No Comments (Edit) Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale ABV: 7.2% Calories: estimated at 175 C Volume: 12 fl oz Glass: 6 oz goblet Purchased at: Princeton Community Liquors Price per fl oz: $1.60 / 12 fl oz = $0.13 per fl oz Consumed at: Home sensory first impression: Beautiful deep dark ruby color. Nice hoppy flavor with caramel malt overtones. Beautiful lacing with a present, but thin dark tan head. Not quite a robust stout, but stands on its own as a beautiful brown ale. A delicious example of the type. Aroma/Olfactory: 9 out of 10 Malt flavor is: caramel, syrupy, dark crusty bread, granola, coffee, nuts, roasted Hop flavor is: dry grass, orange slices Yeast flavor is: dust, chocolate, granules, dry Other flavors include: alcohol, dark, burnt, water chestnuts, raisin, sulfur, soy sauce, walnut Visuals/Appearance: 5 out of 5 Color is: dark, red, brown, ruby Liquid is: clear, dark, immaculate Head and lace are: minimal, brown, lace stands up Taste/Flavor: 9 out of 10 Maltiness or Sweetness level is: light Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: light Sour level is: light Palate/Tactile: 5 out of 5 Body or Mouthfeel is: medium Texture is: creamy, slick Carbonation is: soft Finish is: astringent, bitter, warm, long Overall experience: 18 out of 20. A very nice experience. I liked the color, the aroma, the flavor, and the effects. I did not like the small short lived head.

22oz bottle. I’ve gotten one of these n each of my last 3 trades and that’s a good thing. Pours thick and black with a thin creamy brown head, some lace, some oily residue on the side of the glass. Smells like coffee, strong coffee, slightly sweet, with a bit of a coffee ground scent as well. Taste is big and dark. Lots of roasty malt, coffee and chocolate flavors. Slightly sweet up front, bitter on the finish. Thick, syrupy, oily mouthfeel. Nice carbonation to compliment the viscosity of this brew.

22 oz. bottle - thanks to after4ever for this treat; equally as brash and bold as the choklat in the aromas and flavors, but much more drinkable and enjoyable to me; jet black with thin tan head; aromas and flavors are all coffee and not for the weak at heart; smooth and nutty; just delicious