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Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

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A Stout brewed by
Kiuchi Brewery

Ibaraki, Japan

bottled
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on tap
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Broad Distribution
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2393.86/5.03.85/5.0Winter7.5%96.6English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Caramel, roasted, black and chocolate malts provide an explosion of coffee like flavors. The strong espresso character comes from the addition of espresso beans to the boil. Notes of vanilla, dark fruit , cocao and chocolate. The very unusual character of Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout stems from the fact that Kiuchi Brewery is using the recipe of a Russian Imperial Stout as base. Pitch black color, big brown head. Aromas of chocolate, roasted bitterness, black currants, dark fruits.

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 Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/516/20

Dec 5, 2007  
The beer decamps the stubby 330ml bottle a soot black with some light ruby highlights, the head pompous, the color chocolate and the texture creamy, upon its depletion the lace forms a nice concealing sheet. Nose has a rich nut like aroma, chocolate, coffee, caramel and a pinch of hops. Start is nicely malted; sweet with a burnt grain and hop spicy bite at the back, top is full in feel. Finish has a standard acidity, the burnt grain and hops provide a lingering bittersweet bite, aftertaste dry and long lasting, a fine stout.

 SDalkoholic (1033), Chula Vista, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Bottle from South Bay Drugs. The aroma was a dark robust and roasty combination of malts but for some odd reason I scent a whiff of cinnamon. Appearance is as black as dirty used oil with creamy tanned heading so a very appetizing stout to gaze at. The flavor is strong in coffee and is accompanied by a strong dark roast malt backing. Leaves behind a tart and bitter aftertaste that will reach all way down the throat.


 jgentgesdo (544), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Pours inky black with a medium coffee head that lasts for quite a while. Nose is coffee, roasted malt, olive. Flavor of roasted malt and coffee, with a sweet, bright finish, with vanilla bean and plum. Yum.


 jkwalking05 (182), Arlington, Texas, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/56/102/515/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Black in color with a generous bronze colored head. Aroma is of fresh coffee grounds, mocha, dark chocolate and soy sauce. Flavor is of espresso and roasted malts.


 SuperDave70 (822), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Pours a deep dark brown/black with a small creamy head that slowly forms. Aroma is lots of coffee, roasted malt and grain and dark chocolate. Flavor is huge. Mostly deep roasted coffee, but with some dark chocolate and ripe fruit coming through as well. Thick and creamy on the palate. As readily available as this is, I can’t believe I never tried it earlier.


bconley (40), Fern Park, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/514/20
Sep 25, 2008  
BIG Coffee. SO MUCH coffee. Dear sweet LORD the COFFEE. I really liked this. Very nice dark pour. The chocolate and espresso were really really good. I really like coffee stouts and give this one my blessing. Domo origato Hitachino Nest!



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