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Crown City Espresso Stout 2.84 1

Crown City Espresso Stout

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Formerly brewed at Crown City Brewery
Style: Stout

Pasadena, California USA

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13/5.02.84/5.0Winter4.8%NAEnglish pint
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 rodolito (162), San Diego, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/55/102/512/20
Feb 18, 2003  
At first I thought this was going to be a very enjoyable beer. Dark opaque blackish brown color with a creamy beige head (not on nitro). Moderate lacing. Roasty, barley aroma with a substantial coffee component that made me anticipate the first sip. The flavor started off well - roasted coffee flavor with a light chocolate aftertaste. Light acidity and mildly astringent. Moderate mouthfeel and carbonation. Dry finish. Then it warmed up and pulled a Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde on me. It became very acidic and quite astringent. The nice flavor vanished and I was stuck with half a pint of beer that I didn't want to finish. The rating reflects the transformation. Some work and this would be an excellent stout.



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