Stoudts Fat Dog Stout (Vintages 2004 and later)

Brewed by Stoudts Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial Stout
Adamstown, Pennsylvania USA

12 oz bottle. This was a bonus beer in a trade with mcbackus( thanks Matt)The pour is a deep brown, almost black with a 1/2" tan head that rapidly disapates. Aroma was of dark roasted malts, some chocolate with an undertone of alcohol. Flavors were same as nose with some oatmeal and some nuttiness in there. This will be a great cold weather beer as the darkness and alcohol warmed the body and soul. Got better as it warmed to room temp. A great beer, Thanks again Matt.

good tasty brew. nice brown head, although small in size, long lasting. tasty from start to finish, and went down smooth.

Bottle courtesy of HogTownHarry (I think). Bottled 3/3/06. Dark ruby-black with a small dark tan head. Big aroma of roast malt, coffee, anise, and alcohol. Thick, rich mouthfeel. Flavour is sweet to start, with molasses and dark fruit, some bittersweet chocolate, cherry and espresso in the middle, and finishing with bitter and slightly charred & sour notes. Aside from some lack of balance in the finish, I quite liked this.

Name: Fat Dog Stout (04+)
Date: 07/09/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Sherlocks, GA

Appearance: black, robust brown head, touch of lace,
Aroma: sweet licorish aroma,
Body: big body,
Flavor: nice rich blend of chocolate and roasted malt flavors, well balanced sweetness, light bitterness in the finish,
-------- /> Name: Fat Dog Stout (04+)
Date: 05/23/2008
Mode: hand bottle
Source: trade
Score: 3.4 to 3.6

Aroma: rich dark chocolate and roasted aroma with a touch of dark caramel sweetness,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: rich chocolate flavor, touch of roasted adds balance, dark caramel sweetness brings out the chocolate,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4

Pours a dark opaque brown colour with a small tan head. Aroma is roasty, chocolate, dark fruits, mollasses, and hints of expresso. Aroma close to a barely wine. Initial taste is an astrigent dark chocolate, oatmeal and boozy. Then a tidal wave comes in with bitter hops. Palate is slightly uncomfortable with an inbalance of hops and chocolate that seem to be almost rocking the boat back and forth with each other. Palate has some duration and very minor head retention. The brew seemed a little off centered, I might have gotten a bad batch.

Thanks Brewblckhole for this one! Pours a dark bown/black color with a nice tan head. Nice Chocolate malt Aroma. Taste of Chocolate and hint of raisins. Great full body,nice chocolate finish.Great Stuff!

Bottle 355ml
Appearance :Quiet dark, almost black with creamy medium light brownish top. With time reduced to fizz.3+
Nose :Rich potent mocha aroma, dark chocolate with balancing hops. Port like vinenous alcohol. All lovely set up. Pure pleasure to my senses.9-
Flavour/Palate:
Full bodied , rich slightly dry front with plenty of roast. Bold black chocolate dominates middle. Bold yet not as complex as one might hope for. Warming noticeable alcoholic finish. Good flavours, plenty of character but lacking those hard to spot finishes that make champion brew.7+

For those who have enjoyed Brooklyn’s Black Chocolate Stout, this beer has many of the same qualities which make Brooklyn’s entry into the stout category the great beer it is. On the other hand, the major difference is body. Stoudt’s Fat Dog Imperial Stout is like a World’s Strongest Man contestant. The beer pours s rich deep, dark brown and has a inviting rich tan/oatmeal head. The taste of roasted coffee and chocolate just explodes in your mouth and coats your throat with utter scrumptiousness! It is one of the perfect dessert beers and accompanies brownies very well, and Reese’s Pieces! A stout for stout lovers, one of the greatest brews in the style; serious stout. I believe the finest brew that Stoudt’s offers. One of the beers I will be enjoying by the fire at our family’s house near the Christmas tree.