Blackheart Stout - Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.

CBFanWish

New York

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

There is nothing better than a good stout when the weather starts to turn on you. Served at a warmer temprature of around 55 degrees, it warms the bones better than just about anything.
Blackheart Stout is a perfect example of this.
Poured a thick black colour with a thick tan head that is so frothy and leaves the most beautiful lace. In my opinion, it is the perfect example of what a stout should look like.
The smell of chocolate filled the room with the pour. Subtle hints of coffe closely follow and are very welcomed.
The taste was something else all together. Rich dark chocolate seems to melt at the touch of my tongue. So elegant. I almost feel like I'm below this fantastic beer, but what the truck. I love it, so I'm going to keep drinking it.

Serving type: on-tap

10-27-2004 22:56:06 | More by CBFanWish

BGsWo22

New York

3/5  rDev -26.3%

03-20-2013 23:09:38 | More by BGsWo22

JohnQVD

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

03-17-2013 19:56:42 | More by JohnQVD

DmanGTR

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

01-29-2013 17:54:49 | More by DmanGTR

phishbone23

New York

3/5  rDev -26.3%

01-23-2013 17:10:36 | More by phishbone23

chefduff2

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

01-05-2013 23:03:27 | More by chefduff2

thebuck

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

12-07-2012 03:42:54 | More by thebuck

bluntedboywonder

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

11-03-2012 02:08:28 | More by bluntedboywonder

ABokononist

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

07-16-2012 01:13:33 | More by ABokononist

TurnX

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

07-13-2012 18:23:04 | More by TurnX

pauljunk

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

07-02-2012 18:13:02 | More by pauljunk

nnthom266

2.5/5  rDev -38.6%

07-01-2012 02:06:07 | More by nnthom266

dlello2

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-23-2012 21:35:20 | More by dlello2

edzo22

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-30-2012 00:46:21 | More by edzo22

RyanGoodman

Bolivia

3.5/5  rDev -14%

04-13-2012 01:32:01 | More by RyanGoodman

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -1.7%

11-28-2011 17:13:35 | More by Rochefort10nh

blackened1339

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

11-15-2011 04:23:26 | More by blackened1339

CaptDavyJones

New York

4.3/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had this stout on tap. Poured an absolute pitch black with almost no light penetration whatsoever.
A very nice two finger dark tan/mocha head, almost looked like a milkshake, that dissipated very slowly.
Aroma is a very nice soothing blend of caramel, roasted malt, malt and hints of cocoa and coffee.
The taste akin to the aroma is predominantly roasty. Hints of sweetness upfront, which are taken over completely with the roasted profile and ends with just the right amount of bitterness in the aftertaste. This is a very delicious medium bodied, dry stout. The lacing left behind on this stout is one of the best I have seen. A full 10/10 for the lacing on this stout.
I have to admit, perhaps the best ales Middle Ages brews are stouts. Highly recommended and a must try for anyone who enjoys a good, robust stout.

Serving type: bottle

08-27-2011 05:09:18 | More by CaptDavyJones

AgentZero

Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to shrek806 for getting this to me in a trade.

A - Black beer with a huge tan head that had some good retention. Left some spots and lace on the sides.

S - Roasty, dark malts, bitter chocolate, some ash, tiny bit of smoke.

T - Nice roast, some dark chocolate, little coffee. It's very ashy, reminds me of smoking an old cigarette on the end. It's good, although I don't like the finish a ton.

M - Exceptionally smooth and creamy, mouthfeel on this one makes it really easy to get down.

O - Nice beer and easy to get down. Very creamy and smooth, and lots of taste for the ABV. Good stuff, and great for the style.

Serving type: growler

07-16-2011 19:41:15 | More by AgentZero

MasterSki

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Growler shared by Mike (AgentZero). I missed this my last time through the 'cuse, so this was a nice opportunity. Served in a pint glass.

A - Giant light mocha foam that has great retention, and splotchy lace. The body is a solid near-black that is evocative of dark chocolate.

S - Initially a roasty and dry aroma, with toasted grains and baker's chocolate. As it warms up the sweetness grows a little bit, and it's joined by tobacco and diner coffee.

T - Earthy, slightly green cocoa flavor, plenty of roasted malts and coffee notes, and some espresso bitterness in the finish.

M - Creamy, medium body, with soft by moderate carbonation, and a dry roasty finish. Is there oatmeal in this?

D - It's a really easy drinking stout of which you could put back a few pints. Pretty much on point for style, with a wonderful texture that makes it go down even easier. Would love to try on cask or nitro.

Serving type: growler

07-16-2011 16:07:54 | More by MasterSki

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler shared by Thorpe429. Thanks Mike!

The beer is dark brown with a small, tan head that leaves sparse lacing on the glass.

The aroma brings some chocolate, smoke, and light roast.

The beer is smooth and tasty, with a subtle sweetness throughout.

The body is rather thin, with fairly low carbonation (I'll take the serving medium into consideration). The finish is smooth, and leaves lingering notes of smoke and roast.

Overall, a tasty brew and easy to drink. I would have this again.

Serving type: growler

06-19-2011 00:59:30 | More by Huhzubendah

drabmuh

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Growler snagged by Mike when he was up north reverse carpetbagging. Thanks!

Beer unfortunately was mostly flat when I poured it into my tulip. That is a shame. I'll take Mike's word that it was well carbonated when they filled the growler, plus I saw a photo, the head was brown with large bubbles. The beer itself is dark brown to black and mostly clear.

Aroma is chocolatey and sweet with a mild roast to it.

Beer is medium to light in body and smooth in the mouth, sweet up front with a mild bitterness at the back with no aftertaste. The whole thing start to finish is pretty sweet but it is an English stout. I like it, I would have it again for sure if I saw it on draft.

Serving type: growler

06-06-2011 16:45:59 | More by drabmuh

Thorpe429

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the Chapter House in Ithaca last weekend. Served in a pint glass. Currently the #1 English Stout, and deservedly so.

Pours near black with a moderately-thick tan head. Good retention and a bit of lacing on the way down. The nose brings forward a good amount of dark chocolate along with some roasted malt and coffee. Good combination. Slight smokiness to it as well. The flavor really combines all of these elements quite well. As with all of the beers I had from them, there was a touch of diacetyl, but it fit in well with the style. Way to use that English yeast. The smoke really makes this beer. Medium body with a slightly-smokey and dry finish. Still some body to pick it back up. Really solid.

Serving type: on-tap

06-04-2011 13:32:33 | More by Thorpe429

ColdPoncho

Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - fairly transparent dark brown, red edges. Medium white head, thinning to a ring, leaving some interesting lacing.

S - roasted malts, caramel, hints of chocolate.

T - nice roasted malts, drying rawhide. a small flavor, but quite good.

M - medium body, clean.

D - quite high. smooth, and simple.

This beer is solid, and unadorned, but everything about it is quite good.

Serving type: growler

01-18-2011 22:12:17 | More by ColdPoncho

brew3crew

Ohio

3.4/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Part of a middle ages tasting. poured next to dragonslayer

A-dark brown. Light at least penetrates it compared to other stouts
S-very malty. Some roasted, but it isnt that strong
T-the malts really come through here. Can taste them all the waY through
M-medium body that goes down smooth.
D- not that impressive. Ok but the dragonslayer puts it to shame

Serving type: growler

01-17-2011 22:28:22 | More by brew3crew