7.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Growler filled 2/13/16 and drunk 2/20/16, thanks to blisscent.
Lovely pour shows a cascading burnt sienna head atop a moderately hazy milk chocolate color. Head retention is strong.
Rich bread and chocolate in the nose are joined by toffee and lactose-influenced vinousness. Espresso, coffee grind, vanilla; it’s all there. The coffee and lactose are quite prominent, perhaps dominant, but not overdone. No alcohol or flaws noted.
It’s hard to not hold this to an Imperial Stout/Double Stout-type of rating, but it’s important to keep in mind these are certainly not that. While still a big, rather rich stout, it’s not a thick, chewy, booze/roast/malt bomb that many/most Imperial Stouts tend to be. Rather, the milk sugar and the espresso do the talking and the body while respectable, is much lighter than what you’d expect. A bit of syrup from the lactose/coffee and some very heavy "breadiness" or almost a popcorn and grit-like character. I find it in all three of the shot series beers and it’s a bit off-putting (texturally, for the most part). Light anise-flecked bitterness on the end.
Lovely pour shows a cascading burnt sienna head atop a moderately hazy milk chocolate color. Head retention is strong.
Rich bread and chocolate in the nose are joined by toffee and lactose-influenced vinousness. Espresso, coffee grind, vanilla; it’s all there. The coffee and lactose are quite prominent, perhaps dominant, but not overdone. No alcohol or flaws noted.
It’s hard to not hold this to an Imperial Stout/Double Stout-type of rating, but it’s important to keep in mind these are certainly not that. While still a big, rather rich stout, it’s not a thick, chewy, booze/roast/malt bomb that many/most Imperial Stouts tend to be. Rather, the milk sugar and the espresso do the talking and the body while respectable, is much lighter than what you’d expect. A bit of syrup from the lactose/coffee and some very heavy "breadiness" or almost a popcorn and grit-like character. I find it in all three of the shot series beers and it’s a bit off-putting (texturally, for the most part). Light anise-flecked bitterness on the end.
Tried
from Growler
on 25 Feb 2016
at 15:54
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
750 ml growler thanks to Blisscent, thanks man!! Hazy gold with a great aroma. The Mosaic is alive and well. Green onion with pine.
Flavor shows a big grapefruit right up front with the Mosaic coming in at the finish. The bitterness is mild with a juicy texture. Big citrus, tangerine, oranges. Wow, nice.
Flavor shows a big grapefruit right up front with the Mosaic coming in at the finish. The bitterness is mild with a juicy texture. Big citrus, tangerine, oranges. Wow, nice.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 20:44
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from growler thanks Nelson orange gold pour with a thin white head. Aromas of dank juicy citrus pineapple mango peach with scallion. Taste follows aroma. Nice beer.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 20:34
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Growler from Nelson, it’s a pretty orange color with a very light head. Aroma is very juicy, has a very standard Tree House aroma with pineapple, citrus, kiwi, peach, nectarine. Taste is similar to the aroma. lots of juice. Pretty darn good. it still has that sweetness at the end.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 20:30
8.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
64 oz. growler from blisscent. Thanks Nelson! Aroma is espresso beans, road malt, maybe a hint of sugar.
Flavor is heavy on expresso bean with a chocolate candy bar base malt bill. Mouthfeel is exactly want I want in the style... Smooth, creamy texture, mild carbonation with a full body. Dry roast... Wow
Based on the coffee and mouthfeel this is pretty bitching. Very enjoyable.
Flavor is heavy on expresso bean with a chocolate candy bar base malt bill. Mouthfeel is exactly want I want in the style... Smooth, creamy texture, mild carbonation with a full body. Dry roast... Wow
Based on the coffee and mouthfeel this is pretty bitching. Very enjoyable.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 19:08
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Poured from growler thanks Blisscent dark chocolate pour with a nice tan head. Aromas of coffee chocolate coconut and vanilla. Taste is creamy coffee more coffe vanilla and caramel chocolate. Rich creamy mouthfeel. Awesome.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 18:58
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks Nelson for sharing this one. half a gallon growler...please have vanilla flavor added. I had no idea this had Stumptown coffee. Interesting
A - totally black, looks a bit oily, a really god creamy coffee frothy head appeared and faded to a thin line.
S - Smells fantastic. Loads of cold-brew coffee, some cream, coconut and vanilla. slightly woody.
T - Coffee for days and days. there’s a little bit of liquor, fudge, coffee, espresso, creamy.
M - Exceptional creaminess.
O - There is no booze to this. Only 7.5% but it has a nice taste and overall, a great experience. It could be a little bit more roasty.
A - totally black, looks a bit oily, a really god creamy coffee frothy head appeared and faded to a thin line.
S - Smells fantastic. Loads of cold-brew coffee, some cream, coconut and vanilla. slightly woody.
T - Coffee for days and days. there’s a little bit of liquor, fudge, coffee, espresso, creamy.
M - Exceptional creaminess.
O - There is no booze to this. Only 7.5% but it has a nice taste and overall, a great experience. It could be a little bit more roasty.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 18:55
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
750 ml growler thanks to blisscent on this growler. Deep brown color with very thin head. Aroma is old chocolate, oatmeal, and a light dark bread hints.
The flavor is a bit flat. Nothing to get to excited about here. Old coffee grounds, chocolate has a chalky texture with lightly,smoked nuts. Mouthfeel is almost medium. Borderline thin.
The flavor is a bit flat. Nothing to get to excited about here. Old coffee grounds, chocolate has a chalky texture with lightly,smoked nuts. Mouthfeel is almost medium. Borderline thin.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 16:00
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
750mL growler filled 2/19/16, drunk 2/20/16.
Not much head surprisingly. Tan bubbles recede to ring. Low clarity in a cocoa ebony body.
Ashy very heavily roasted, bitter chocolate. Light yeast, bread and a bit of dull coffee grind. Pretty given to some dull ashey character. Not much fruitiness, no hops, no light malt character.
Maltier in the mouth with toffee-caramel and more earthy coffee grounds. Wet leaves. Soft, malty texture with fudge and light vanilla cream. Low carbonation. Drinkable.
Not much head surprisingly. Tan bubbles recede to ring. Low clarity in a cocoa ebony body.
Ashy very heavily roasted, bitter chocolate. Light yeast, bread and a bit of dull coffee grind. Pretty given to some dull ashey character. Not much fruitiness, no hops, no light malt character.
Maltier in the mouth with toffee-caramel and more earthy coffee grounds. Wet leaves. Soft, malty texture with fudge and light vanilla cream. Low carbonation. Drinkable.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 15:52
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Poured from growler thanks Blisscent black brown pour with a tan head. Aromas of chocolate smoky coffee and oatmeal. A nice creamy mouth feel with chocolate coffe dark fruit and wood.
Tried
from Growler
on 20 Feb 2016
at 15:50