Pony Expresso Stout
Willimantic Brewing Company in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Milk / Sweet Regular|
Score
6.84
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
nice coffee stout from willimantic, thanks brian! black but not oil black, taste is like other coffee stouts, but nothing too crazy which is a nice change of pace, usually these can get out of control. easy to drink, bitter, some chocolate notes as well.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
A deep black stout with no head. A very pleasant coffee aroma, roasted, bitter chocolate, very classy. In mouth, a roasted chocolate malt, with light burned notes, nice bitterness, a bit light but very nice. On tap at brewpub, Inbièrenationale IV, May 2007.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Cask half-pint at NERAX on 5/3/06. Still, black body shows medium clarity and burnt chartreuse tones on the edges. Light tan head is poorly retained, leaving a ring on the edge and eventually dissipating completely. The appearance does make the beer easier to smell, as the very delicate coffee notes rise from the liquid, mixing with a touch of ash and even more faint hops (light, dusty/leafy green hops). It is immensely clean, and though the lack of brightness in this one may contribute to dulling the aroma (and flavor), it does not have any heavy yeast nuttiness or other notes. Some vanilla and touches of honey cream follow the coffee notes, but are sparse and failing. Roast stays strong to the end, upon warming, with some light fruits arising (dark berries, very light). First sip produces a slick, lightly chocolatey liquid, with the coffee from the nose, delivered very dryly with a hard sensation on the palate to counteract the light maple-chocolate sweetness. Vanilla notes linger on the finish as some water creeps in. For 5.5 abv, it certainly is well controlled and a delicate beer. Very moderate on the coffee, with very soft, low carbonation. Hops are actually quite noticeable as it warms, though more nutty/hay-like and minimally bitter.