Lion Stout

Aroma: smoke and dark fruit. Palate: Mild smoke, prunes, warming alcohol. On the sweet side, but rich and well composed. Lovely smoky tail.

Not quite black, but close, with large tan head. Traditional sweet, coffee, chocolate and roasted malt aroma, with a hint of alcohol. A definitely roasty flavor with a hint of bitter makes it memorable, along with its heavy carbonation. I have come to expect a kind of watery finish with a beer like this, but was pleasantly surprised at the balanced palate.

Well, this is interesting - a strong Ceylon stout, and recommended by beer maven Michael Jackson (according to the label). Whoa - it kicks up a big, khaki-colored head. Average label. Solid aroma of coffee grounds, sweet malt, and grains. Soft and smooth on the palate. Sweet mocha flavor dominates, but this is still well-balanced, and has a mild aftertaste. It is lightly hopped, and the high alcohol is not obvious. One usually does not think of the word "refreshing" to describe a strong, sweet stout, but this stuff is a little different from the norm. At around $10 (US) for a 6-pack, the price is right, too.

Bottled. Black opaque colour, big brown foamy head, lacing. Roasted malt and coffee along with hints of raisins in aroma. Roasted malt, coffee and a bit soapish hints in flavour. Sticky palate and sweetish aftertaste. Nice overall for a stout.

Black with a big creamy grey head. Sweet aroma of coffee, roasted malts and dark chocolate. The flavours are initially sweet, and then it gets a bit roasted before it finishes like café latte with a bit of bitterness. Very nice!

Dark body with a creamy head, much like espresso. A smoke flavor is dominant as well as a hint of something sweet. I was pleased with this bottle.

Bottle, courtesy blankboy. Pours a pitch black color,with a medium-sized tan head, and big sheets of lacing. Eggy aromas, with caramel, chocolate and marshmallow. Roasted nuts in the flavor, malty body, egg, caramel, slight milk chocolate. Thin-bodied, very smooth and creamy. Bitter finished, and well balanced overall. Enjoyed it.

Very dark brown with medium tan head that goes away quickly. Smells of coffee and smoked wood, tastes sweetly malted with a touch of smoke. Nicely balanced with a mild bittersweet aftertaste.