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Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

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 Percentile 
97
overall
A Stout brewed by
Kiuchi Brewery

Ibaraki, Japan

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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2543.84/5.03.84/5.0Winter7.5%96.7English 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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 AgentSteve (889), SF Bay Area, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20

Jul 15, 2008  
Pours like an Impy- viscous black with a full, dark tan head that leaves substantial lacing. The nose is largely coffee of course, and a bit of malted chocolate. The flavor is just as the nose with a clean dryness in the finish. Creamy mouthfeel.

 blankboy (2687), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Nov 20, 2008  
<i>Bottle (330ml).</i> Pours a very dark brown, almost black, with a large lasting frothy tan head. Aroma: Weird, I get jalapenos first and foremost followed by espresso, dark malt and a hint of chocolate. Flavour: Again I’m getting jalapenos, which is odd I think, along with espresso, some chocolate and light hops. Average roasty/bitter finish. Medium bodied. The jalapeno aspect of this beer doesn’t belong here in my opinion, it’s a detriment to what would otherwise be a good Stout -- as it is I find it just O.K. -- I am obviously in the minority though based on most of the other ratings, oh well, different strokes and all that...


 Oakes (6999), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/510/20
Nov 19, 2008  
Basically black. Tan head. Roasty, vegetal chocolatey aroma. Rich character. Burnt bitterness. Some vegetal bean stuff, hints of scorched cherries. A bit too heavy on that vegetal character - good espresso does not taste like that.


 TURDFERGUSON (1177), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 2, 2008  
Bottle from Sam’s. Pours black with a small tan head. Strong coffee, dark fruits, cocoa, and char throughout. Velvety mouth feel with a nice warm and roasty finish. A very tasty beer overall that I will definitely have again.


 jonno (211), Japan
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Nov 2, 2008  
A good solid strong stout, alyhough it has minimal coffee nose or flavour. It does come out more as it warms up however.


 Rciesla (1107), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/57/104/515/20
Nov 1, 2008  
Bottle. This beer smells awesome. Loads of coffee accents of vanilla, some coco, and chocolate. Never gets sweet just overpowered by the coffee bitterness and hints of vanilla. A must try a treat.



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