 CelticBrew (512), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA
Nov 8, 2006
Poured out thick and dark, like a very rich chocolate. Formed a huge brown foamy head. Aroma of malts, chocolate, some coffee and brown sugar. Taste of oatmeal, chocolate, and a bit of hops. A little complex, a little sweet and bitter at the end. Well I geuss thats what makes Samuel Smith so world renowned. Thier porter is really good, and so is this. I love our American Micro/Macro brews, but this is so traditionally good. Like thier Porter, Sam Smiths/Brits have a good beer here. Being fond of my Scottish/Irish roots, this beer makes me proud. However, us Americans have some kick ass brews that the rest of the world must respect and acknowledge. Bottom line, this beer is quite delightful, big bonus, I bought at local Lowes Foods for $2.50. Enjoy!
pj1855 (76), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Pours a dark amber color with a tan foamy head. Aroma of roasted malts.
Sweet caramel initial flavor with a slighly bitter finish.
rocbyter (670), Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Oct 11, 2008 Malt sour fruit aroma. Very dark brown color with a small brown head. Sweet strong malt with oat and fruit mix. Creamy palate.
Fruitfly (55), , Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 10, 2008 55cl. Aroma is rich with roasted chocolate malt--lightly sweet and deep with very mild hop aromas. Caramel head quickly swallowed by the beer. Pleasantly sweet with a balanced bittern finish. It’s a bit viscous and has a very even and pleasing mouth feel. I don’t want it to end.
Praetorian (58), Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 10, 2008 Black in color with a medium sized light brown head. The aroma is of oats, chocoalte and alcohol. The flavor is suprisingly sweet for a stout, with notes of coffee, oats and chocolate. The palate is creamy. Overall I’d say its a very good stout. The english sure know how to make a good beer...I’M A FAN!
JCastner (39), New York, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Pours black (obviously) with a tan head that settles quickly. Aroma is of wood smoked malt, fruit, coffee, licorice, and brown sugar. Taste is of sweet chocolate malt, a little hop tang followed by a silky oatmeal finish. Wow! This is amazing. Paired with some raw oysters and clams my wife brought home - I was in heaven!
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