 1FastSTi (2560), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 30, 2006 Pours to a black body with a very dense tan head. Thick lacing. The aroma is chocolatey, black malt, typical Irish Stout. The flavor is chocolatey, milken, sweet lactose, slight wood. The palate is the typical Irish stout. Nitrogenated feel.
Cornfield (4942), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Mar 24, 2006 As has been noted repeatedly, this is a Guinness clone- a bit more chocolatey, a bit more watery - but a Guinness clone. I’m not a fan of nitro-ed ales, muting all that makes them good, but this retained a nice bitter, dry finish nonetheless. <font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp? Station, Flossmoor, IL<font size=-1>
RAYBOY01 (1834), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 1/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 18, 2006 Yes, a Guinness-clone, on nitro, at St Patricks Day...and that’s strike three for me. Nice pleasant and attractive pour, rich head, reverse cascade, etc. etc. The first thing I notice in tasting is the overly nitro-ed creaminess, too artificial and annoying. The second thing I notice is the strange dicotomy between the intense creaminess and the very watery texture. The flavors of chocolate and coffee aren’t bad! And the strong bitter finish is much appreciated. This is an obvious attempt to brew a beer for the Irish holiday, which, in Chicago, lasts all month! So from a commercial aspect this probably makes good sense.
Zeswaft (1000), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 17, 2006 there’s a weird competing coffee and vomit aroma. It looks great. Awesome texture. Some good coffee flavors and a little smoke.
sersdf (1000), chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 5/5 | 11/20 |
Mar 17, 2006 poor aroma (hard to smell). great texture, a more chocolatey Guenniess by most measures. Surprisngly alcoholic taste emerges when this beer warms up somewhat. that’s why i’m lowballing the flavor.
frankenkitty (1902), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 11, 2006 A Guinness-clone replete with cascade, deep black/brown body and a long-standing, tan, creamy head. Aromas are roasty and chocolaty with burnt malt edges and a dash of alcohol when warm. Smooth and malty with a healthy dose of milk chocolate. Quite creamy, although a little watery. This actually has better flavor than Guinness Draught (which I rated a 3.4), having a better chocolate presence and less "soapiness".
<font size=-4>On tap at <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp? Station, Flossmoor, IL 60422<font size=-1>
Ughsmash (4030), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 9, 2006 Nitro pour at Goose Island Stoutfest. Almost black pour with a 1" creamy beige head. ’Nitroey’ feel to the aroma with fresh cocoa, and roasted coffee. Solid flavor followed the aroma well.. coming across as a better-made, fuller Guinness clone. Medium-bodied and dry on the palate with nice coffee bitters around the edges. Very solid dry stout.
mj23 (63), south holland, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 6, 2006 Very good Guinness like dry stout. Very smooth nice dark,dark brown/black coloring. Pours a prefect nitrogen head. Light malted aroma a bit nutty the finish is great because it left me a little dry and I had to have a few more. Also very good with Flossmoors Aught Six ale for a black & tan.
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