 TheBeerLover (1013), DC Metro Area, USA
Oct 24, 2007
Sampled this one on draught at the brewpub in Hood RIver, OR. This beer pours to a beautiful, jet black color, with a thick, creamy, tan head, and a moderate amount of carbonation. The nose on this beer is very robust and aromatic, with big aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, roast, and piney hops. The palate is firm, with a creamy mouthfeel. Lots of good dark chocolate, espresso coffee, and roasty flavors coat the tongue. This beer finishes with more big dark chocolate, coffee, and roast, and then finishs bone dry, with a piney hop bitterness that lingers. WOW. Talk about an intense beer. Like with all the Big Horse beers I tried, this one was just packed with character. This beer was a fantastic oatmeal stout, the oats giving this beer a very silky texture, and even with all those big aromas and flavors, it was so fresh tasting and drinkable. This would make a great pint to enjoy by itself after a nice meal, and would make a phenomenal match with rich and sweet deserts. A must try if you find yourself in Hood RIver, OR.
dkoonce (750), People’s Republic of Athens, Ohio, USA
Aug 20, 2008 By far, the best beer at the pub. Black, with a thin creamy head. Tremendous smoky peat/burnt malt aroma, Very malty, with coffee and malt dominating. Finishes dry for such a heavy beer.
bitbucket (1568), Kirkland, Washington, USA
Jun 22, 2008 On tap at the brewpub. Pours opaque blackish brown with a lacy tan head. Sweet medium body, low carbonation. Sweet taste of coffee with a bit of chocolate. Smoky espresso finish.
Angeloregon (2000), Portland, Oregon, USA
Apr 20, 2008 Tasted a brewery in Hood River--Deep, dark, hoppy, malty, balanced brew. Great, creamy, smooth mouthfeel. Creaminess from oats with a hint of coffee and chocolate. Finished roasty and complex. Yum!
DA (2468), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Nov 25, 2007 On tap at the brewery. Pours black with a small tan head. Milky and smooth, with an earthy dark chocolate taste up front and lingering coffee finish. Very nice stout with a great texture to it.
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