Old Rasputin XII - North Coast Brewing Co.

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.68/5  rDev -15%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks Ken. I understand this to be the same recipe as the Raputin XI. However I did not enjoy thi as much. Very attractive aromas, black with lots of lace, above average mouthfeel that is smooth and creamy. However the taste is coconut dominated.Another year, as when I had the XI made a difference.

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2010 12:42:38 | More by northyorksammy

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4.9/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Thrilled would be an understatement for my sentiment in regards to popping open this bottle. I had been anxiously awaiting its arrival into my hands and wasted no time at all getting it ready. Served chilled to cellar temp and poured into a pint glass, this one was consumed on 08/02/2009.

Appearance - Poured out one of the best looking, evil stouts I can remember seeing. Black as night, completely opaque with a huge billowing head of tan up and over the top of the glass. Really enormous look to it. Cascading head fell back down to earth and still at over two inches high refused to gain any ground what so ever. Tons of sticky caramel colored lace thickened up the sides of the glass and nearly obscured even when empty.

Smell - Huge aroma of bourbon, rich chocolate notes and wonderful hints of molasses. As it warms it takes on a very sweet note, with touches of coffee adding a slight bitter nose to it. Really well defined though I have to admit here. Lots of bourbon, with that vanilla character very prominent indeed. This was a wonderfully full smell, I was literally headed over heals for this one...

Taste - ....then I took a taste. Perfection. Rich vanilla notes undermined the huge coffee and chocolate flavors, vanilla, molasses, hints of oak notes, sublime. Even as it comes up to near room temperature it keeps its insanely rich character. The final sips were so sweet, so full, I found myself chasing an empty glass for that last little drop.

Feel - Here is where my only really off comment could come. It could have been a bit thicker. Carbonation was spot on, but it was just not that full, syrup like texture I would have wanted to make this perfect, but still, enough viscosity to allow the flavor to really absorb on the palate which is a really good trait.

Drinkability - For how big this was, I was shocked by how little ABV there was present here. Really well done I have to say. It was insanely good and drinkable with enough of a body to really let the flavor pop, letting this one sit in the glass most of the night and keep me great company.

Overall - One of the best barrel aged stouts I have ever come across, and that is no laughing matter. I am so happy to have a couple of these to enjoy when the weather turns colder. This is a real treat and it needs to be sought out.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2009 23:35:41 | More by mikesgroove

womencantsail

California

4.13/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: The pour is a thing of beauty: pitch black with a thick tan head on top, sticking around for quite some time.

S: There are tons of bourbon and barrel aromas coming from this one. A nice charred oak and vanilla component which goes wonderfully with the rich dark chocolate flavors of Ol' Raspy and the bourbon itself.

T: The bourbon taste dominates the flavor a bit more than I would prefer. The oak is front and center as well, but the vanilla is not quite as impressive (nor is the chocolate). A noticeable alcohol flavor as you might expect.

M: This is certainly a full bodied beer, but perhaps a bit over-carbonated for my tastes. This one is still a bit hot, as well.

D: Not a bad beer by any means, and I really like the bourbon barrel contributions, but I think this needs some more time to mellow out. For now, I'll stick with regular Old Rasputin.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2010 17:14:23 | More by womencantsail

Thorpe429

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

A: A dark ebony with an espresso head.

S: Plenty of bourbon and sweet roasted malts, alongside a little bit of chocolate, tobacco, and espresso.

T: Thick and tasting of all of the above. The bourbon character is evident and really adds a lot to Old Rasputin.

M: Perhaps the best part. The one thing that's really lacking--for me, at least--with regular Old Rasputin is that it's a little bit thin. That is not a problem here.

D: Quite drinkable--a very worthy RIS and I'm quite glad that North Coast decided on wider distribution for this one.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2009 19:50:59 | More by Thorpe429

brentk56

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours obsidian, with a frothy beige head that leaves a sheet of lace as the head descends, along with striations of lace around the chalice

Smell: Bourbon and vanilla dominates, along with graham cracker, dark chocolate and a hint of prune

Taste: Graham cracker sweetness, up front, with a burgeoning blast of bourbon and vanilla that arrive at mid-palate, along with dark chocolate; after the swallow, there is a brief fruity flirtation, with both dark fruits and a hint of citrus, before the alcohol and graham cracker sweetness linger into the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation

Drinkability: Very good, no doubt, but I cannot help but think the XI was better; perhaps my memory fails me, as it has been almost a year, but that beer was truly extraordinary

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2010 03:11:15 | More by brentk56

BEERchitect

Kentucky

4.6/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Here in Kentucky, a holiday favorite desert are the Bourbon Balls that are chocked full of chocolates, nuts, roasted cocoa, candied confections, and that irresistable caramel, vanillan, deep oak flavor that is bourbon. Old Rasputin XII is like drinking one of those.

The beer pours a lot like the standard Raspy but with a creamier, more viscous appearance. The beer seemingly crawls out of the bottle. A lot of froathy carbonation rises as if in slow motion to form this billowing caramel-stained head that could bounce a quarter. The head held firm nearly to the bottom of the glass and left light traces of lace behind, remarkable considering the abv. involved. ...and it's an opaque black, as if it needed to be said.

Robust aromas of bitter chocolates and espresso dominate the rim of the glass. Deep toffee malts and fruitcake breadiness rises to give depth to the malts and a warming fruitiness to the backdrop of the nose. Bourbony with strong caramel, oak, vanilla, and alcohol are undeniable throughout.

Flavors may even be more rich than promised by the nose. Rivaling Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout, this beer has a heavy bourbon influence upfront and never reliquishes. Deeply caramelized malts are dripping with the French Roast coffee, melted cocoa, and handsome bourbon character. Dark fruits of cherries, plumbs, dates, and figs add another dimention outside of the bourbon, roast, and malts that further reinforce the complexity and balance that is like no other.

Equally as rich in the body as in taste. Very full, viscous, robust, creamy, and heavy on the palate; even moreso as the beer warms and the carbonation eases. Even then, the textures remain velvety and silky smooth with a cleansing alcohol dryness that ushers the beer past the palate and into the finsih. Lightly fruity with rum sweetness and cocoa-coffe aftertaste.

An absolutely delightful Stout that is about as good as any ever done. I am always impressed to see these larger than life beer capture more than just a fleeting memory of a Bourbon Barrel, but real Bourbon character that demands respect. Great job North Coast!

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2009 21:33:26 | More by BEERchitect

oberon

North Carolina

4.05/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Roger at Bestway for holding a few bottles for me,he sold out over last weekend.Poured into a snifter a jet black with a mocha colored froth atop,aromas were dominated by the boubon barrell with vanilla and wood really standing out,there was a tinge of spiced rum and roasted nut as well.Flavors are again dominated by the barrell not saying its a bad thing it is just the dominant force of the beer,big vanilla oak flavors mixed with some rummy tones,its gotta nice sweetish vanilla-like finish.I like this beer alot and its damn good but maybe the barrell aging thing might becoming a bit much...maybe Iam wrong?

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2009 21:26:02 | More by oberon

feloniousmonk

Minnesota

4.65/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Bourbon Barrel Old Rasputin, 12

Fully ebon hued, with little foam on top, rather bare capped, at that.

Whiskey hits the nose right off, then blackstrap molasses, leather, bittersweet espresso and cholate...all the usual, banged up with bourbon.

Mmmm, indulgent...thick, rich, dry, delicious. Deep, yet mellow. Actually, this is something lovely. It's ...nearly gorgeous, in the realm of the imperial stout. The whiskey's big in it, but not so big. And when it hits, you feel no pain, to quote Robert Nestor Marley. Yeah, what it is, is groovy. Real groovy.

Full body, full flavor, and amazingly complex. The flavors roll out, and over, up and down. They reverberate, shock a bit, send the waves out on a molecular level.

Tobacco, toast, dry, dark chocolate...mmm, mmm.

I'm pretty pleased, though still not sure whether $21 a bottle is quite fair. 22 ounce, maybe...25 ounce, now, you've got a party!
My second bottle will sit for some time, I think, and be enjoyed to it's fullest.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2009 06:10:15 | More by feloniousmonk

drabmuh

Maryland

4.47/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into a goblet (Chimay). Beer is black, forms a thin brown head that is broken, leaves some lacing on the glass. Carbonation, who knows its too dark.

Sweet, some alcohol in the nose. Mostly chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate. This beer smells amazing. It would be perfect if the alcohol was slightly lower in the aroma.

Sweet first, alcohol second, roast is third followed by a mild bitterness that could be coffee. Complex. This beer is so smooth and good. I've just been sipping and I'm already almost done. A great great beer. I like it much better than the regular old raspy.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2009 05:31:59 | More by drabmuh

Mora2000

Texas

4.38/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Huge thanks to Exiled for sharing this bottle.

The beer pours a thick black color with a tan head. The aroma is amazing. I get some roasted malt, chocolate and vanilla. One of the best smelling stouts I have smelled. The flavor is chocolate, oak, whiskey, vanilla and roasted malt. Thick mouthfeel and low to medium carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2010 05:55:28 | More by Mora2000

zeff80

Missouri

4/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Purchased and opened in honor of the birth of my son.

A - Poured out an opaque, dark brown color with ruby highlights. It had a brown, two-finger head of bubbly foam that left behind sticky rings of lace.

S - It smelled of cherry, bourbon, oak and hints of biscuity malt. Really a great aroma.

T - It tasted of roasted malts, chocolate, bourbon, oak and vanilla. The bourbon strengthens as the beer warms.

M - It was soft and smooth with a warm alcohol presence. A chewy mouthfeel and a heavy bodied beer.

D - This is a good beer but I prefer the regular Rasputin. It's just too heavy and too much to handle.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2009 02:14:18 | More by zeff80

MasterSki

Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to Dave (d0b) for sharing one of these on a random Wednesday night. Served in a Sierra Nevada pint glass. I've sort of cribbed from my Rasputin XI review and made changes where appropriate.

A - Two fingers of mocha foam with great retention and beautiful complex lacing. Pitch black - only the tiniest hint of brown at the edge of the glass. One of the few bears that seems to look better in a goblet-style glass.

S - Huge bourbon and vanilla flavors, with some burnt malts and woody tannins. Also some hints of bittersweet chocolate and roasted coffee bitterness that comes out a fair bit as the brew warms up. The nose isn't as big as the Rasputin XI that I had on-tap, which leaped out of the glass, but it's still excellent.

T - Starts with vanilla at the tip of the tongue, but then morphs into bourbon bite and roast bitterness as it hits mid-palate. There's still quite a bit of burnt malt, and I'm getting the touches of chocolate and coffee. The bitterness in the aftertaste starts to mount as the brew warms up. It seems the more subtle flavors dissipate as the brew ages - I kind of like this better fresh.

M - Thinner than I expected, with moderate carbonation and mild residual stickiness. Good, but not as hearty as I'd expect from an 11.2% RIS. There's a little bit more heat on this one, seeing as it's fresh and all.

D - The high ABV, strong bourbon flavor, and residual bitterness make this one a slow sipper. However, the medium-bodied texture actually helps the drinkability in the way, as I don't feel like I've been drinking caramel. The 500ml bottles definitely make sense for this one.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2009 01:19:56 | More by MasterSki

Gueuzedude

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

The beer pours from the bottle quite a black color, but it does have some concentrated brown notes to it around the edges. A thin brown head disappears pretty quickly. The aroma is dominated by the Bourbon aromatics, but it remains smooth. There is a huge hit of vanillin up front followed by a touch of spicy Bourbon / oak character. You can really smell the dark / roasted malt character here after a bit. I like that this has a toasted malt backbone that supplies a sort of whole grain, well browned / almost burnt bread crust sort of note.

The beer is warm and spicy from both the alcohol as well as the Bourbon / oak notes. The finish is pretty smooth with vanillin notes playing a big role. There is also quite a bit of chocolate flavors here, which mixes quite well with the vanillin notes. There is quite a bit of roasted character from the base beer and it even contributes a touch of acidity to the finish. Overall though the roast character remains fairly smooth. Some more warming alcohol becomes noticeable as the beer warms up. The body of this beer could use a bit more richness; at times it can seem a little on the light side, especially as it warms up.

Not a bad beer, I like that the Bourbon character remains well integrated with the base beer; both contribute just about equally to the flavor profile. In the end though I find this beer lacking in a certain richness that seems to be needed to keep this as a well integrated whole. Not bad, and I certainly wouldn't mind getting another bottle, but not as good as I was hoping either.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2009 16:38:54 | More by Gueuzedude

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer was quite the find, I was very happy to grab a bottle of this a while back. With much excitement I opened the bottle and poured it out for my friend and myself. The beer poured out as a nice dark black color with a creamy looking brown head. The lacing is pretty nice on the glass. The smell of the beer has a lot more chocolate than the regular Rasputin. The other aromas were of big roasted malts and just a touch of wood. The taste of the beer was very good, rich malts and some wooden flavors with a hoppy bitterness in the back end. The mouthfeel was smooth and creamy, had a really nice texture to it. Overall the beer was very good, I liked it more than the regular Rasputin until I had it on Nitro tap. Won't know if I will ever have it again but it was a very nice beer to have tried.

Serving type: bottle

07-04-2011 17:57:58 | More by Knapp85

russpowell

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Got this one from SMason, cheers! Man that is one heavy ass 500ml bottle!

Pours mahogany/black with a finger of chunky mocha head. Good head retention & lacing

S: Figs, dates, raisins & a touch of chocolate hiding behind the fruit, oaky booze once warm. Easily the best part of this beer

T: Figgyness & much oakyness, plus some bourbon notes up front. Bourbon warmth, leafy hops, dryness & figs are all there as this warms, plus just a hint coca too (not enough to really make me happy). Finishes dry with boozey vanilla & a bit of dark choclate finally showing up late to the party to dance with the raisins, figs, cherries & black currants. Almost pulled a 4.5

MF: Light/medium bodied, & a bit & oily, fairly vigirous carbonation up front that mellows out over time. Thickens up a bit as this warms, but not enough

Drinks fairly easy for the style & ABV, but not enough complexity & a bit too much booze presence to get too excited about this. Glad i had a chance to try it, but I like the flavor mix on the garden variety Old Raspy, to say nothing of the price difference... Would love to try this in a few years to see how it aged, but wouldn't pay top dollar to do so...

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2009 02:51:29 | More by russpowell

Halcyondays

California

4.43/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

On-tap at Beachwood BBQ,

A: Pours black with a soft tan head, nice lace.

S: Bourbon and vanilla, sweet dark malt.

T: Full bourbon whiskey flavour initially with a lot of vanilla and dark chocolate on the back end. Almost like a big milk stout, no burnt or roast flavour to be found.

M: Full-bodied and big initially. Then it eases up, the carbonation gets really light and there's a blast of vanilla and an easy finish.

D: Really good stuff. Just wish it wasn't so expensive. Another one of those beers that's cheaper to by on-tap.

Serving type: on-tap

06-21-2010 06:04:00 | More by Halcyondays

jwc215

New Jersey

4.03/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

500 ml cage-corked bottle, poured into tulip glass:

Pours opaque black with a brown head that stays. Very good retention for the abv/style.

The smell is acidic, oak/vanilla with molasses, roasted coffee/chocolate.

The taste is of heavy roast - with vanilla and coffe - pungent. Alcohol shows through, but well-controlled. It has a slightly tart touch with a sweet character and woody dryness in the finish. Some licorice shows as it progresses.

It hits full-bodied.

I don't know if I liked this as much as the XI or the regular Old Rasputin. Wood is certainly aggressive. It does have a bourbon flair though and a very nice imp. stout character.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2009 03:06:28 | More by jwc215

barleywinefiend

Washington

4.88/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Thank to RJ for sharing this behemoth SOB.
Poured a jet black with a nice brown head, good carbonation. Nose is blue cheese, bourbon, vanilla, wood, chcolate, a slight bit of coffee. Taste was big roasted malts, vanilla and bourbon. Very good and well balanced for such a big beer. Vanilla, roasted malts, bourbon and chcolate were the key players. Mouthfeel was nice and smooth. Very creamy but the hotness came out in the mouthfeel. While great. this is one to be shared for sure.

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2009 17:20:40 | More by barleywinefiend

Wasatch

Utah

4.45/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks goes out to JohnGalt1 for this brew.

500ml Bottle
Caged/Corked

Poured into a chalice a very nice black color, nice carbonation, very nice thick/creamy tan one-finger head, with some nice thick sticky lacing left behind. The nose is malty, with lots of chocolate/toffee notes, very nice bourbon note as well, very slight dark fruits. The taste is awesome, malty, chocolaty, toffee, nice bourbon note. Full body, thick, smooth, creamy. Very drinkable, this one is a joy to drink. Thanks Toby!

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2009 00:55:38 | More by Wasatch

mdfb79

New York

4.47/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

From 11/27/10 notes. Shared a 500ml bottle of this with my brother. Poured into a snifter.

a - Pours a dark jet black color with one to two inches of tan head and light carbonation evident.

s - Smells of whiskey, oak, vanilla, dark fruits, caramel malts, coffee, and chocolate. Smells absolutely amazing. It was very complex and balanced; one of the best smelling barrel aged RIS's I've ever smelled.

t - Tastes of bourbon, oak, vanilla, dark fruit, and chocolate. As it warms up I also got some some caramel or toffee in the taste as well. Tastes great.

m - Full body and moderate carbonation, decently smooth considering the ABV. Feels very good going down.

d - I thought this was an amazing beer. I thought it was very complex and balanced, and had one of the best smells of a beer I've ever smelled. Glad I have another one of these in the cellar and considering picking up another.

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2010 23:40:42 | More by mdfb79

weeare138

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appears a dark, opaque black with a fluffy tan head and spotty bits of lacing left all around the glass.
Smell is creamy caramel, vanilla, oak, bourbon, toasted nuts, and sautéd mushrooms.
Taste is of the aromas with butterscotch and toffee pulling through. Roasted cocoa nibs, and nuts flex on the palate.
Mouthfeel is medium full bodied, smooth, creamy, and warming.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2010 00:06:19 | More by weeare138

Viggo

Ontario (Canada)

4.38/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

500 ml corked and caged bottle. Big thanks to MasterSki for bringing this one over!

Pours an dark and opaque black, medium sized brown head forms, settles down to a thick ring around the glass, few lace spots, looks nice. Smell is intense, very raw and woody, bourbon, vanilla, chocolate and toffee, nice roast, lightly fruity, more vanilla, brown sugar, almost orange/citrus character from the barrel. Taste is rich too, tons of oak, vanilla, coconut, chocolate, light roast, caramel, big raisin, bourbon, dark fruit, real intense flavours, nice ashy bitterness in the finish. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with low carbonation. Still not as good as the X but right on par with the XI. Very intense barrel character I definitely dig. Thanks for this one Alex!

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2009 19:52:36 | More by Viggo

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.23/5  rDev -25.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Black pour, not much beyond a thin tan ring of head, although it did make an interesting clumpiness alongside the edge of the glass. Big huge bourbon, chocolate and alcohol aroma oozing and burning the nose. Damn, this guy is hot.

Sure enough, damn hot on the tase. This is such a great beer by itself, putting it into a bourbon barrel undercuts the chocolatelyness I love so much in regular old rasputin. Alcohol permeates this thing. Astringent alcohol feel. Everything else is secondary, be it coffee, chocolate, or even the bourbon. Instead of bourbon or imperial stout, you just taste hot hot heat.

If I get more bottles of these bourbon rasputins, I will definitely not open them for at least a few years. The XI was much better, but even then, I still like just normal always available regular rasputin more.

Drank @ March Madness 2011 party.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2011 16:49:59 | More by Beerandraiderfan

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

First had: on tap at Capone's, Norristown, PA

Opaque obsidian pour into a mini-snifter, with a small cap of mocha head. Aroma of roasty dark malts, bourbon, oak, dark chocolate. Knocking the regular Old Rasputin up a notch, hearty dark malts in the taste, dark chocolate, tobacco, bourbon-drenched oak, hints of vanilla and ash. Smooth mouthfeel, just about full-bodied, and quite drinkable. This beer is 4 years old now, so it's gone through a good amount of aging / mellowing out so that the bourbon melds in without assaulting the palate with a lot of boozy heat.

Serving type: on-tap

06-05-2012 03:14:41 | More by Rifugium

lacqueredmouse

Australia

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a heavy black - blacker than the BP oil slick, with a lightly foamy dark chocolate brown head of crackling bubbles that struggle their way to the surface. Lacing is really good. Overall, a great looking RIS.

Oh man, I love a stout that smells like that. Deep dark roasted notes, with toasty sweetness coming through - desiccated coconut, vanilla, oak, anise and raisins. Oh, and it's strong and potent, giving me a sock to the nose. Amazing. It's really hard to get better than this.

Yep, lovely roasted characters on the palate. Just as desired, the dark, ashy lightly astringent characters are more prominent here, especially on the back palate. But leveraged around it are the lighter notes of aniseed, toasted coconut and light smoke. Even at the very end of the aftertaste, there's a slight lilt upwards with the sweet coconut. Mouthfeel is, to be fair, a little softer and lighter than I expected, but ironically, this aids the drinkability, which is amazingly good given its gravity and the depth of flavour.

Oh yes, this is an extremely good stout. Very rich and flavoursome, with depth and complexity to savour.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2010 08:57:55 | More by lacqueredmouse