Rock Bottom Pittsburgh Cream Stout

Brewed by Rock Bottom Pittsburgh
Style: Dry Stout
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

Enjoyed at the brewpub in a handled pub glass. The beer pours the characteristic opaque black color, with a light tan head that is thick (almost like merangue), and that lasts several minutes. The beer was advertised as having been drawn from a cask, and the level of carbonation supports that; although the level of smoothness across the palate seems to indicate an injection of nitrogen. Relatively subtle notes of coffee come across the palate, as does a very restrained chocolatey malt character. The finish is neutral, but leaves a lingering note in the mouth. Overall, not great, not bad.

Sampled on draft this beer poured a dark black color with a large creamy tan head that lingered. The aroma was sweet, creamy and lightly roasty with a touch of fruity hops. The flavor was tangy, roasty and milky. The middle was short and sweet and the finish was long, creamy and malty. There was no bitterness and the mouthfeel was nicely thick. Well Done.

Had this recipe at the pittsburgh location on 6/7/08 and originally filed it under the cleveland location. Beautiful pour. Rolling fun that settles to a fine looking stout. Nice roasty mild aroma. No carbonation, right on stout style. taste is also mildly roasty. Has a mild bitter charcoal linger on the finish.

Not much appreciable aroma. Grassy roast, dry. Black, thin tan head. Leaves a milk moustache. Smooth, non-descript. This brewmaster has got the knack of inoffensive crowd-pleasers down pat.