Southern Tier Jah-va

Brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Lakewood, New York USA

Pours like molasses, thick and almost slow. Pitch black. Small tan head that forms after a few seconds. Amazing. Nose is minor coffee with an extremely full fragrance of dark chocolate. I could take a whiff of this one for hours on end. If it is as good on the flavor as it has been to now, this might just be one to remember. Flavor. Oh my. Hearty like you don’t even know. Massive malts. Molasses is there too. Just a thick funky presenting…I mean, hello! Feel is thick on the liquid but smooth. On the carbonation it is a bit thin, but just right I think. What? Could it be? Another perffect score beer? Man. This is what I love. I am just sitting here, and I decide to have one more beer before I pass out for the night, and what do you know; a perfect scored beer. If you haven’t tried this beer and you willingly pass it up, I have to say I have to question my respect for you. This is a beer that is crafted so well, it absolutely must be tried. I can’t believe I waited so long to try it myself.

Another wow. Up there with a rasputin. Black as molasses and thick. Small amber head. Aroma of dark malt and molasses. Taste is heavy with java, chocolate, molasses. Alcohol warmth comes sneaking through. Bottled Winter 2007

number 175 - Glass: snifter Purchased at: Joe Canal’s Lawrenceville Price: $5.99 Size: 22 fl oz ABV: 12% IBU: n/a Estimated Calories: 400 C RateBeer Rating: 99 Aural: quiet opening, quiet carbonation, simple pour Aroma 10 out of 10 Intensity: strong Balance: sharp Impression: nice Malt Aroma: chocolate roast coffee Hops Aroma: earth resin citrus Other Aroma: wetness Notes: Amazing presence of aroma - reminds of the scent of a smoking volcano about to go. Appearance 5 out of 5 Color: black Clarity: opaque Head Retention: persistent Lace: intricate Notes: An amazingly appropos appearance. Deeply coffee inspired. Flavor 10 out of 10 Intensity: strong Balance: bitter Impression: amazing Malt Flavor: roast coffee, nuts and ashes. Hops Flavor: earth resin orange Other: just amazing dark depth of burnt flavor. Notes: dark, coffee, dark roast, sand, delicious Palate 5 out of 5 Mouthfeel Sensation: creamy drying warming Body:full Carbonation: medium Finish Length: long Intensity: strong Balance: bitter Notes: amazing palateexcellent, delicious, and finish - exactly what you’d expect of both a great coffee stout and a Southern Tier bomber. General Impression: 20 out of 20 Craftmanship: excellent Freshness: fresh Personal Taste: loved Notes: A Favorite - obviously I love hoppy, dark stouts - and this one does not disappoint. What an amazing flavor and color and aroma, and finish. 8 stars. Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale June 7, 2008 • No Comments (Edit) Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale ABV: 7.2% Calories: estimated at 175 C Volume: 12 fl oz Glass: 6 oz goblet Purchased at: Princeton Community Liquors Price per fl oz: $1.60 / 12 fl oz = $0.13 per fl oz Consumed at: Home sensory first impression: Beautiful deep dark ruby color. Nice hoppy flavor with caramel malt overtones. Beautiful lacing with a present, but thin dark tan head. Not quite a robust stout, but stands on its own as a beautiful brown ale. A delicious example of the type. Aroma/Olfactory: 9 out of 10 Malt flavor is: caramel, syrupy, dark crusty bread, granola, coffee, nuts, roasted Hop flavor is: dry grass, orange slices Yeast flavor is: dust, chocolate, granules, dry Other flavors include: alcohol, dark, burnt, water chestnuts, raisin, sulfur, soy sauce, walnut Visuals/Appearance: 5 out of 5 Color is: dark, red, brown, ruby Liquid is: clear, dark, immaculate Head and lace are: minimal, brown, lace stands up Taste/Flavor: 9 out of 10 Maltiness or Sweetness level is: light Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: light Sour level is: light Palate/Tactile: 5 out of 5 Body or Mouthfeel is: medium Texture is: creamy, slick Carbonation is: soft Finish is: astringent, bitter, warm, long Overall experience: 18 out of 20. A very nice experience. I liked the color, the aroma, the flavor, and the effects. I did not like the small short lived head.

Batch 1: Incredibly dense, and heavy. Pours super dark and has a very potent coffee odor on the nose. This is my favorite stout from southern tier, even over the oat. The powerful coffee flavor makes this a winner in my book. Very highly recommened. Thanks ST!!

22 oz. Oil like pour. Small, dark brown, surface head on top of a black pour. Nose screams coffee. Not a coffee drinker myself but for reason i’ve fallen for these beers. On the taste you can tell it’s at 12%. Put the keys down because you’re going to want more of this beer. A lot of rasberry, slight almond, and a heap load of happiness. I want to swim in this beer. Best imperial stout so far.

22 oz bomber courtesy of HogTownHarry. Pours a thick motor oil black color with a slow developing creamy beige head. Aroma is of the FRESHEST Coffee beans around,like opening up a new can of java. Sweet thick creamy columbian coffee taste. Very complex, yet very very good. One of the best coffee stouts ive had.

I finally found this beer after searching for ever it seems. It pours jet black with a thick 3 finger dark mocha colored head. It smells of dark roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. The taste is perfect. There is plenty of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and caramel in there. The body is nice and full and extremely creamy. The bitterness is surprisingly low for so much chocolate and roasted malt flavor. I bought every bottle the store had, but I’m gonna have to go back and find more to buy. The only hit to drinkability is the whopping 12% ABV.

(bottle - 22 oz) Dark black pour with a lot of puffy tan head. Aroma is loaded with freshly brewed coffee, roasted malts and some fruits. Smells so inviting, and the alcohol is well hidden. Flavor begins with a blast of coffee and then gives way to a roasty middle with a nice roasty malt finish. Very thick and creamy and the alcohol is not detectable at all. Very delicious.