Lion Stout

Pours black, as any good stout should. Nice tan head that fades rather quickly, very modest lacing. Immediately upon opening there is a strong molasses/soy smell. Seemed odd to me and was a little put off. As it warmed this calmed down to more burnt malt with an "old coffee" undercurrent. Smell may still be a possible drawback to some. Tastes like sweet chocolate with alcohol at the back. It was very light and smooth. Seems slightly thin for the 8% as the alcohol is subtly apparent in each sip. Still, flows nicely over the tongue. I could easily have a few of these. Final thoughts: Picked this up since it was cheap and am not disappointed at all. I think I poured it too cold which I believe contributed to the almost overpowering initial aroma. In future I would let this warm slightly before serving as it certainly improved. Different than other stouts I’m used to drinking and a nice change which I would purchase again, although only occasionally.

pours a deep brown with a tan head smooth, somewhat grainy mouthfeel. notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee. pretty good.

"A big thank you to the dental diva for lugging this back across the country for me. Sri Lanka!!!?!?!?!?! This stuff from Sri Lanka!?!?!?!?!?!?! How!!!!!!! Beer looks completely black except when you hold up to the light then it gets even blacker, its blackyness amazes me. The dark brown crown was a little short but did leave behind some nice roapy spotty lacing. Aroma is very pleasant but maybe a touch mild, sweet coffee, and some very nice roasted notes make up this simple, mild but delicious smell. This a light highly drinkable stout especially given the 8% alcohol. SRI LANKA ????????? Taste is so yummy , so very very yummy, smooth coffee and can’t emphasize smooth enough, milk chocolate, tons of roasted flavors’, a hint of smoke, and a perfect sweetness. Oh my gawd this is so good its better then time on A.T.H.F. when there was a turkey from the future who had laser guided socks. Half way through now and I just tasted my first bit of the alcohol it added a bit of warmth to the flavor. HA HA Beercronic left the room he’ll never notice I took a swig from his glass HA HA. This was an awesome beer I’m now very sad my glass is empty. SRI LANKA!?!?!?!?!"

Decent stout.. Pours dark with nice foamy head. Great balance of bitter and sweet!! Nice full mouthfeel. Lasting coffee finish

Delicious, delicious beer. This is rich in caramelized sugars and coffee flavor, but has enough bitterness to stop it from hurting. Ends dry and clean. Like a classy version of Mackeson XXX or Dragon Stout.

This is exactly the kind of beer that I find undrinkable. Way too malty for my taste, though as with most stouts, has a very nice color. Too sweet and to much of a winy taste for me.

GNBO. Bottle sampled 12/23/07. Pours a rich deep chocolaty brown with a medium brown head. Nose is full of coffee, coco, some dried fruit. Flavors follow. I got that to try with spicy food from some tip I read a whole back but I did not come across any spicy foods on my Christmas trip this year.