World Wide Stout - Dogfish Head Brewery

DonDirkA

Arizona

4.33/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Smells of roasted barley, dark roasted coffee beans and a heavy helping of dark chocolate. There's an alcohol burn hidden in the background but definitely there. Sharp alcohol heat blends with a rich, creamy mouthfeel. Heavy barley flavor with a burnt mocha kind of backbone. Very very hot though. That alcohol burn is harsh right now but give it a few years and it'll be perfect. I have a year old one to try side by side to compare. We will see what a year did to the booziness. I feel like the flavors will mature a LOT and will come out from behind the alcohol a little more. That is why I already have 2 more put away from this year and I will probably pick up another one or 2 soon.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2012 19:18:33 | More by DonDirkA

zenarkist

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +14.5%

06-18-2013 22:56:28 | More by zenarkist

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-18-2013 22:53:46 | More by DrunkinYogi

BColton1

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-18-2013 01:34:11 | More by BColton1

vbiliyar

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

06-17-2013 14:15:34 | More by vbiliyar

eagle55

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-17-2013 13:37:46 | More by eagle55

Hophunter18

Delaware

4.75/5  rDev +14.5%

06-17-2013 03:51:44 | More by Hophunter18

bmoney

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

06-17-2013 03:17:23 | More by bmoney

dsauter

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

06-16-2013 21:30:02 | More by dsauter

richj1970

Alabama

4.31/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from 12oz bottle into snifter glass.

A: Pitch black with very minimal head that left almost no lacing. This beer is dark enough in color that no light penetrates it.

S: Big roasted malts, fruits like raisin, date, fig mixed with chocolates. Partly reminded me of really nice dark bread. Alcohol is up front here also.

T: Roasted flavors dominate. Dark fruits, chocolates. Reminds me a bit of chocolate oatmeal. Alcohol is apparent but adds to the experience. Nice sipper. Lots of similarities to BCBS minus the bourbon flavors. A bourbon aged version of this would be an interesting compare.

M: Very thick and full bodied. Almost a bit syrupy. Very little carbonation but to be expected with the high ABV.

O: A very big stout. Lots of complexity to the flavors, and a texture that complements it. Not something I want to drink every day, but a really nice treat once in a while.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 20:09:23 | More by richj1970

PrimScrewhead

Rhode Island

5/5  rDev +20.5%

06-14-2013 00:17:11 | More by PrimScrewhead

doremite

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

06-13-2013 23:12:42 | More by doremite

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-13-2013 17:01:48 | More by pajonkunz

zestar

California

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-13-2013 03:47:01 | More by zestar

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-12-2013 17:16:33 | More by JMUbrewz

krl2112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -15.7%

06-11-2013 23:40:27 | More by krl2112

dunix

Vermont

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-11-2013 17:56:42 | More by dunix

heavenlyStash

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-11-2013 01:17:36 | More by heavenlyStash

jarrgal

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-10-2013 17:04:58 | More by jarrgal

Vigilante

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

06-10-2013 03:54:37 | More by Vigilante

pmarlowe

California

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-10-2013 02:49:19 | More by pmarlowe

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-08-2013 19:46:57 | More by IPAchris

RayUF07

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

06-08-2013 15:23:52 | More by RayUF07

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A-dark brown color with minimal head and no significant lacing

S-dark malt, molasses, dark fruit,hint of chocolate

T-dark roasted malt, dark fruit, wine-like character, chocolate, molasses

F-medium body with low carbonation, smooth, alcohol not nearly as noticeable as I anticipated

O-I liked this more than I thought I would, a really nice sipping stout

Serving type: on-tap

06-08-2013 03:46:07 | More by MDDMD

hinemk76

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.6%

06-08-2013 01:22:39 | More by hinemk76