Saturday, November 8, 2008

Bear Republic - Big Bear Black Stout: 22

Taste: 7 Finish: 8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 2
Total: 22

It pure black in a glass with a huge chocolate brown head. It has very little aroma which is disappointing.

It creamy and a bit sweet upfront. But quickly a moderate hop bitterness cuts in. Then a nice wallop of black coffee. A bit of caramel. It stays on the tongue for a while. There's just a little bit of alcohol under it all. This clocks in at 8.1% so it's strong but not overpowering.

It's a very nice and big stout. Not one I would grab repeatedly. But worth a few now and then.

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