Big Slick Stout - Ale Asylum

vette2006c5r

Wisconsin

3.4/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This beers pours a black color, with a small tan head. There wasnt much in the ways of a smell. The taste with filled with a coffee flavor, but other then that the flavor was a bit watery. Easy to drink, if you like coffee. Overall not horrible, a bit light in overall flavors for a stout.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2011 21:34:01 | More by vette2006c5r

blackearth

Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on tap at Ale Asylum in Madison, WI. Pours a black body with a dark khaki head. Aroma is faint toasted malts and a sugary sweetness. Mouthfeel is full bodied with low carbonation. Flavor is mostly dark roasted malts and a sweet aftertaste. Good drinkability.

Serving type: on-tap

11-27-2009 16:47:58 | More by blackearth

kbutler1

Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Draft. Pint glass poured a dark brown/black color with a nice 1 finger, thick tan head. Slightly roasty coffee aroma but otherwise not an overly strong nose. Medium mouthfeel. Dark fruit and slight roast coffee. Pretty smooth. Slight sweetness. A little booze notes in the end. Nice lace. Overall, a decent nice drinking stout.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2011 16:47:05 | More by kbutler1

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.73/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at the Good stout, coffee aroma. Very dark brown coloured body with a thin head. Rich, smooth, chocolate malts. More coffee than chocolate. A good one for coffee fans, and even I, not a coffee regular, was fine with it. Above average mouthfeel.

Serving type: on-tap

09-07-2011 15:20:49 | More by northyorksammy

ffejherb

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at The Old Fashioned, Madison, WI on 8/7/09.

A - Body appeared as liquid darkness impervious to light with a minimal burnt mocha head that reduced to a patchy film and left sparse amount of lacing on the glass.

S - Initial aroma is comprised of a nutty malt character, sweet lactic notes, chocolate, flaked oats and a hint of earthy hops. Coffee becomes more pronounced as the liquid reached room temperature.

T - Iced coffee dominates the flavor with some chocolate and lactic notes sweetening the pot a bit. A nutty malt character persists throughout. Finishes with more roastiness, some earthy hop bitterness and subtle alcohol notes.

M - Medium bodied with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and just a touch of carbonation on the tongue. Finishes with mild alcohol warmth, moderate bitterness and faint astringency on the palate.

D - Fine oatmeal stout with a prevalent coffee character and lots of flavor. Good stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

09-02-2009 21:52:43 | More by ffejherb

dirtylou

Washington

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

on tap at the brewery

appearance: served in an ale asylum pint glass...dark mahogany bordering on black body, light creamy beige head. pretty standard for the style but not posessing larry bell like retention

smell: smooth aromas all around, a bit roasty, light oats, milk chocolate, inviting aromas

taste: a good oatmeal stout but nothing really sets it apart from the standard...nice roasty malt body, chocolate and oatmeal notes are very pleasant, light nutty nature. another fully functional beer from a brewery still in start-up mode

mouthfeel: smooth, rich, and medium bodied

drinkability: good

Serving type: on-tap

08-19-2006 22:32:59 | More by dirtylou

uwmgdman

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

From what I recall of my sample tray....

A: Nice black color, thin, but persistent tan head.

S: Moderate roasted aroma.

T: Initially a moderate-low sweetness, followed by a moderate roasted, coffee-like flavor. Finish has just a touch of diacytel, which I enjoyed, and possibly a hint of alcohol which surprised me.

M: Very creamy, full bodied, very well done.

D: Good, especially for the style, full-bodied and creamy without being over the top.

Overall: Again a great offering. Mouthfeel is great, good flavor. I can't knock this brew. Give it a try.

Serving type: on-tap

03-22-2007 00:49:14 | More by uwmgdman

cdkrenz

Wisconsin

4.08/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appearance - Decent instantaneous lacing from the 1/2 inch of dark brown head. The body is "tar black" as my BA Buddy WJVII would put it.

Smell - Chocolate and malt aromas with a subtle coffee scent as well.

Taste - This flavor is really good. Soft and sublte malts with just enough hints of chocolate to make it really interesting.

Mouthfeel - This brew goes down smooth and easy and I'm happy to sip this brew for times without end.

~ This beer is sessionable just because of how easy it goes down. I have to admit though, after putting almost an entire growler back last night my head was pounding. Regardless of that I certainly recommend this brew.

Serving type: growler

03-09-2008 20:48:34 | More by cdkrenz

DaPeculierDane

Wisconsin

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Deep black with outstanding ruby hues when held to the candlelight created by Ale Asylum’s numerous votives. Thin khaki skim.

N: Wonderfully bitter oatmeal and coffee mixed with sweet creamy chocolate.

T: Light hoppy front. Nicely bitter. Chocolate middle. Astringent coffee finish.

MF: Medium bodied. Bitter front, sweet middle, dry finish.

D: Very high.

Serving type: on-tap

07-17-2006 14:58:33 | More by DaPeculierDane

madtowndmb1

Wisconsin

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured black! There was nice tan head that stuck around for quite some time!

S: Not as much coffee as I like but the malt and caramel was there and smelled good.

T: There was a smokiness to this beer that I was pleasantly surprised by. Also I got some bitter chocolate flavors along with the malty backbone one would expect. A great drinker.

This is one of my favorites from Ale Asylum. It does seem to vary from time to time. The brewery has it listed as a Oatmeal Stout, but I didn't get any oats at all. It is also 7% ABV.

Serving type: on-tap

01-26-2009 14:58:05 | More by madtowndmb1

leftmindedrighty

Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on tap at Ale Asylum

Dark and creamy looking in the glass.

Smell, heavy toffee and coffee aroma

Taste, A slick body of beer washes over the tongue. Big coffee flavors stand out as well. Hints of nuts and toffee come threw more and more with each sip. A little bitterness, but more roasty sweet.

Overall, this was an awesome Oatmeal Stout, as that's what this is. Not just an American stout. Great beer, hands down on the best I had there.

Serving type: on-tap

06-24-2008 15:48:00 | More by leftmindedrighty

Florida9

Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Ale Asylum. Served in a shaker pint with a good half inch of tan colored head. Decent retention and lots of lacing. Beer itself is a glossy black in color. Aroma is roasted malts and milk chocolate, but it's not very strong. Flavor is creamy chocolate, roasted malts, milk, and some toast. Mild bitterness. Creamy smooth mouthfeel with lighter carbonation. Very enjoyable brew.

Serving type: on-tap

12-30-2011 19:31:37 | More by Florida9

FightingEntropy

Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to beery friend Kat, I'm drinking from a growler of Ale Asylum's Big Slick Stout tonight without a trip to Madison. Oatmeal Stout according to the Ale Asylum website, this beer is not your average smooth drinking, light oaty stout. Big and bold, I somehow forget that I really like this beer.

Cap of the growler was on super tight, and a slight hiss upon opening. Nice job. Head bubbles up only with effort though and creates a dark tan, brown streaked head that falls to the lace to the left. Well named, this beer is the color of dirty motor oil. Coffee and clean roast in the nose, and hint of spice from hop and maybe a little bit of the 7% alcohol. Full bodied mouthfeel support a light fresh coffe, roast malt, some dark cherry hidden in the background and that same spice from the nose. Smooth and cream from the oatmeal. Dry, slightly bitter finish lingers pleasantly.

Serving type: growler

02-16-2012 03:03:58 | More by FightingEntropy

Deuane

Pennsylvania

4.22/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-Black with a thin tan head leaving spotty lacing.

S-Light roasted malt aroma with some hints of coffee and chocolate.

T-Nice, rich, full flavour of roasted barley and light coffee. Gives way to a very smooth and rounded finish.

M-Medium-heavy body with ful mouth end in a pleasant bitterness.

D-A solid oat stout. Really nice, Good, roasty aftertaste.

Serving type: on-tap

05-26-2008 07:51:52 | More by Deuane

hopdog

Pennsylvania

4.22/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Ale Asylum Brew Pub.

Poured a dark brown, almost black, color with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas of roast, coffee, chocolate, and lactose. Tastes of roast, coffee, vanilla, and light chocolate. Creamy body. Lacing left on the glass.

Notes from 7/23/07

Serving type: on-tap

11-13-2008 01:31:19 | More by hopdog

martyl1000

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at The Fountain (Madison).

Pours a milk-chocolate brown, with tan head. Smells of roasty mocha.

Really nice clean black coffee flavor on the pallate. Charred toast. No real sweetness. A bit of chocolate flavor.

A bit thin in the mouth. That's the real disappointment. Delicious, but just watery, without much tactile presence. But high drinkability because of it.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2012 00:39:17 | More by martyl1000

AmberMan22

Minnesota

4.3/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

had this on tap last night at Brickhouse BBQ, which incidentally has a dynamite selection of tap brews.

Pours a pretty close to solid black with a milk-chocolate colored head.

Smells incredibly chocolatey, roasty, lots and lots of malt.

Taste was just shy of perfect, I felt there was too much bitter/sour feel in the beer. That didn't sit very well with the extraordinarily high levels of chocolate flavor, which is also probably why I didn't give this better drinkability. Honestly made me a little queasy.
Otherwise, full roasty malt flavors (heavy on the chocolate) come soaring to the forefront.

Mouthfeel was full and rich, though -- I'd definitely say give this one a shot. I know I'll give it a 2nd chance to redeem itself.

Serving type: on-tap

02-19-2010 21:34:53 | More by AmberMan22

Golden2wenty1

Wisconsin

4.38/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at the Ale Asylum.

Pours a midnight black with a beautiful cm of cocoa head in my sampler glass but sadly only a skim on my pint. Nose is bittersweet cocoa powder, roasted coffee and oatmeal malt. Taste starts off with a light, hoppy coolness, followed by a robust cocoa powder and coffee ground interplay of sweet and bitter with a sublime biscuity finish free of the bitter astringency that plagues many a stout. Mouthfeel is rich, yet not oppressive. A supremely drinkable chocolate-coffee stout. Right up there with Sierra Nevada. No pretention, no barrel-aging - just a well made American stout. 'Nuff said.

Serving type: on-tap

06-23-2006 22:17:35 | More by Golden2wenty1

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

4.4/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Sampled at the brewery. 7% abv.

A: Black with a dark tan head, some retention, great lace.

S: Coffee, roasted grain, licorice, light spice.

T: Coffee, molasses, dark bread, dark chocolate, licorice, slight fruity ester presences with a little warmth from the alcohol. Very nice.

M: Moderate to full body is very smooth.

D: Very drinkable for its strength.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2008 01:53:22 | More by Derek

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.4/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Nice looking beer. Black body with a sturdy crop of brown froth on top. It stays around for the duration. Nice lacing as well. Aroma is sweet and chocolatey. Milk chocolate. A little chalky, in a good way. Roasty a bit. Nice aroma. The flavor comes through even more nicely. Cocoa powder and milk chocolate dominate in a subdued kind of way. A bit of a ghostly lactose presence....or is it ghostly. Nice roasted character. Medium bodied and quite velvety. Very easy drinking and flavorful...pre-requisites for an oatmeal stout in my book. Very good one here.

Serving type: growler

06-24-2011 04:08:09 | More by Bighuge

terrabyte

Wisconsin

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap with hand pump at the new Great Dane.

Hand pumped slowly into a pint. Very dark – black. Had a large, frothy, light-tan head.

Very strong & inviting aroma of chocolate, cocoa, coffee and milk.

Flavor is milky chocolate and coffee, with a hint of coffee, licorice, and smoke.

Mouthful is quite creamy without any noticeable carbonation. Extremely thick, and a bit sticky.

Drinkability is quite high. Although the thickness is impossible to miss, it’s actually a great attribute to this beer. Matches great with the milky chocolate flavors.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2007 05:41:47 | More by terrabyte

Erdinger2003

Iowa

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a nice little head that retains for a little while and has a great little lacing. Color is black and pretty. Chocolate notes with some good roasty malts in the backbone. The taste is nice and chocolatey when it hits the tongue and when it falls on to the back of the tongue it's nice and roasty, very enjoyable. Mouthfeel is very carbonated, but the bubbles are smooth and velvetty. I love this stout and will probably get more every single time I go back to Madison.

Serving type: growler

06-05-2007 08:38:19 | More by Erdinger2003

NeroFiddled

Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

From notes:
Typical appearance: black body with a creamy dark tan head. Good retention. Some lacing. The flavor is rich and buttery with notes of caramel and creamy coffee. It's smooth, with a bold bitterness across the middle but a good balance. Medium bodied, it just slightly hints at creaminess. It finishes smooth with lingering toffee and bittersweet chocolate. Coats the tongue! A most enjoyable beer during cold weather! My girlfriend liked this one the best.

Serving type: on-tap

12-24-2007 23:07:47 | More by NeroFiddled

cokes

Wisconsin

4.43/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Generally black, or at least dark, opaque chocolate brown, as that's what it edges to when held up to a light source. The head is smallish and tan, and then relocates to form a lasting necklace.
The nose exudes equal parts espresso and dark chocolate. It also brings underpinnings of black currant, liquorice, and vanilla-caramel nougat. Oats bring a juxtaposed flaked and creamed notion of grain.
It's all Mocha Latte when it first crosses the tongue, the divides to roasted grain and deep chocolate malt. Molasses, liquorice, and blackberries form in the depths. Oats add smoothness to the grain quotient and mingle with a growing smokiness, as chocolate-covered walnuts materialize in the midsection. Milk chocolate reforms and carries through the finish with gentle notions of evergreen hops and burnt coffee.
Medium-full in texture, and appropriate slick with minuscule carbonation.
This not overly strong, but it is a beefy stout. However, it remains drinkable in rapid succession due to the harmony of its ingredients and flavors. Verily an archetype of the style.

Serving type: on-tap

02-28-2008 08:58:08 | More by cokes

feloniousmonk

Minnesota

4.47/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Big Slick Stout...growler filled, to the top, the very top, Sunday afternoon at Ale Asylum, Madison, WI, and being consumed Wednesday night at my kitchen table, Minneapolis, MN....


Black as Beelzebub's britches, with a thinnish, cocoa-toned, roasty head of foam...

Roasty nose ...REAL roasty, and toasty, and dark, rich, dripping with espresso and chocolate... a wonderfully heady aroma, exactly epitomizing what one wants in a stout.

Tastin' it...ah, this is good! Bubbling espresso beans, brassy bitter-sweetness, bold chocolatey flavors...full-bodied, long finish...here's a classic stout...damn good....could use a better name, though...big, and slick is okay, needs more pomp and circustance.

but as far as stoutness goes, this reigns supreme...damn good! They should add this to the bottling lineup, and keep the stoutophiles fed!
I'd be more than happy to have this as my local brewed stout.

Serving type: growler

08-16-2007 22:48:04 | More by feloniousmonk