Yardsman - Double Stout
Hercules Brewing Co. (Yardsman) in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Stout Regular|
Score
6.73
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Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Tap at Sunflower, dark pour just a bit of light peaks through the stout. Very fluffy head. Nose is cocoa and rootbeer. Tastes of cocoa, lactose, earth, ootbeer. Touch thin and I’m a touch tipsy. See ya
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5
On tap at the Sunflower, Belfast. Black with creamy beige head. Some chocolate and cocoa, light fruity notes, very smooth. Bland and watery. Light to medium bodied.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Half pint on tap at The Prince of Wales, Brighton. Jet black beer with thin cream head. Some patchy lacing. Nose is chocolate and coffee. Medium body, easy on the swallow. Taste and finish is sweet milky coffee. Coffee is not my favourite taste but this is quite sweet as well. Not bad.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at the Hoop & Grapes, Farringdon Road. As Double Chocolate Mocha Stout 4.5%. Pours black with a lasting creamy tan coloured head. Aroma of chocolate, coffee, moderate roasted malt, dark fruits and vanilla. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium to full bodied, slick texture, soft carbonation. Dry, chocolate finish. Enjoyed this.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Can from the Vineyard, Belfast. Appearance - dark brown to black and opaque. Slim fawn head. Nose - prunes, blackberries and light roastiness and smoke. Taste - prunes and rhubarb. Roast again. Palate - medium bodied, then a bit tangy and thin. Overall - good if a touch thin.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Can thanks to Ashton McCobb. Pours clear dark brown with a thin beige head. Aromas of prunes and light roast. Light bramble. Taste is light smoke, faint fruit. Thin, tangy finish.