Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout - Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

TastingRoomCharNtony

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

12-21-2012 03:35:11 | More by TastingRoomCharNtony

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

550ml bottle into a pub style glass. Big thanks go to pmsawyer for gifting me with a bottle of this. The brew pours dark brown in color with a rich khaki froth atop about a finger strong that holds fairly decent leaving some stringy patches of lace sticking to the glass. Around the edges, some lighter brown clarity is seen.

The aroma is rich with cacao nibs coupled with a sweetness almost like lactose or splenda. There is a faint roasted grain aspect across the back that mingles with a scent that is quite reminiscent of something along the lines of root beer or cola. While cold this brew smells pretty nice, as it warms up it gets a little disjointed.

The flavor really drives home the chocolate with flavors of earthen cacao mixed with milk chocolate powder. The overall chocolate aspect is persistent throughout the experience but sadly the enjoyment is a bit short-lived. Instead of chocolate being a supporting role, it is seemingly candy-like and the follow-through is more like cola than stout. Some suggestions of vanilla are hinted in the aftertaste.

This is a medium bodied brew that is overall just strange. They certainly nailed the chocolate aspect but the sweetness seems artificial and unbalanced overall. I was very anxious to try this beer and I am very appreciate for the chance to try this Pete. However, it just didn't deliver like I have come to expect from other Samuel Smith brews.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:38:20 | More by stakem

ChanChan

California

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-21-2013 23:16:21 | More by ChanChan

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-21-2013 13:28:21 | More by mendvicdog

duceswild

Maryland

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-21-2013 04:52:36 | More by duceswild

NoetheMatt

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-21-2013 03:04:59 | More by NoetheMatt

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-21-2013 01:35:27 | More by Kingcurio

Screper

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-20-2013 12:39:11 | More by Screper

jabo134

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -16.5%

05-20-2013 01:47:09 | More by jabo134

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-18-2013 17:49:27 | More by drgonzo2k2

ddedhed

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-18-2013 15:57:08 | More by ddedhed

Mosul

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-18-2013 07:09:44 | More by Mosul

JOrtt

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-18-2013 01:14:06 | More by JOrtt

Mitchster

Michigan

2.1/5  rDev -49.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

$5.29 for a 550ml bottle. Pours out to a clear dark mahogany, forming a tall soapy tan head with very good retention and lacing. Moderate strong carbonation, ~3.0 carbs. The nose is redolent with tootsie roll fake chocolate smell, not really much more than that....Carob. The mouthfeel is medium-light bodied and somewhat cloying. The taste begins with tootsie roll, has some peanut in the middle, then tootsie roll in the finish. Very mild bitterness, quite sweet considering the lighter body. Minimal to absent roast flavor. Metallic finish with an aftertaste of saccharin.

This is a pretty gross beer. The obviously fake chocolate extract flavor doesn't sit well with the saccharin aftertaste and the metallic finish and the absolute lack of roast flavor. Would not buy it again or recommend it unless you're into "beers" like this. Ugh.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 23:32:52 | More by Mitchster

Justin_Brown

California

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-17-2013 16:32:32 | More by Justin_Brown

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-17-2013 02:40:49 | More by MSandahl23

bob_d_j

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-16-2013 18:10:08 | More by bob_d_j

Skeeze

California

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-15-2013 21:40:47 | More by Skeeze

tmm313

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-15-2013 00:54:03 | More by tmm313

Partridge

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-14-2013 13:30:00 | More by Partridge

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-13-2013 14:02:30 | More by HinghamRick

Satan70

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-13-2013 13:51:57 | More by Satan70

Dannynoonan123

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-13-2013 02:22:36 | More by Dannynoonan123

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -22.4%

05-12-2013 16:57:16 | More by mikeburd1128

jc911s

New York

4.51/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Good tasting beer, no aftertaste, smooth, great with pork, bacon, and deserts.
Good pour, head small, with good chocolate taste. Use a mug, very cold. I usually leave a small amount of water on the bottom of the mug, upside down in the freezer, to keep the brew cold when drinking

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 02:50:52 | More by jc911s