Friday, August 8, 2008

Stone Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout: 26

Taste: 8 Finish: 9 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 26

Stone celebrates its 12th anniversary with this brew. It is a purple black color. A very thin head. No light passes through the glass. The aroma is of malt and chocolate.

Its slightly sweet up front. As it washes over the tongue the bitter chocolate takes hold. It's sweet yet bitter. The dark chocolate coats the mouth. I can't even taste the alcohol but it's 9.2%. It's a little chewy given its oatmeal base. All the flavors linger on the breath over time.

A great beer. Definitely a dessert beer or something to savor over a glass or two. Would be great with a cheese cake or other creamy treat. Definitely grab one while they are available.

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