Imperial Java Stout - Santa Fe Brewing Company

kemoarps

Washington

3.8/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Jet black. I love watching the head rise on stouts, and this one is no exception. Creamy head that sticks around.

Malts. Burnt, roasted and sharp espresso

This review is not for the first can of this that I've had in the last couple of days, so I've tried it with various foods and by itself. This is my favourite iteration. Sharp cheddar and pumpernickel go well with the sharp burnt malts and bitter coffee. On its own these can be a bit overwhelming, but with other sharp foods it blends in well and is quite pleasing.

The carbonation is mild, but works well. The finish is bitter with cacao and coffee grounds. Solid as what it is. If you like sharp coffee and burnt malts it's solid. Might not appeal to everyone, but if that's your thing check it out. NM is coming into its own

Serving type: can

12-12-2012 00:02:24 | More by kemoarps

jewellrunner

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-13-2013 11:42:46 | More by jewellrunner

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-12-2013 18:28:07 | More by Bonko_the_sane

elvish

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-10-2013 21:58:50 | More by elvish

BradleyR

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-10-2013 21:48:39 | More by BradleyR

ajtorres311

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-10-2013 16:32:02 | More by ajtorres311

jklecko2

Missouri

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-07-2013 22:58:02 | More by jklecko2

klmcmachen

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-06-2013 14:15:05 | More by klmcmachen

lakesider1818

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

04-24-2013 06:14:08 | More by lakesider1818

Skyjmpr

Missouri

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-23-2013 07:56:54 | More by Skyjmpr

SFC21

New York

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-22-2013 03:18:19 | More by SFC21

zeff80

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

04-21-2013 19:06:08 | More by zeff80

wtkphoto

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-18-2013 03:47:11 | More by wtkphoto

AlexFields

Tennessee

3.98/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a dark thick brown, nice two inch creamy tan head.

Smells of rich sweet coffee...and really not much else. Smells great though!

Taste is rich coffee again, fairly bitter, more rich coffee, some burned cocoa. This is very good.

Good carb, rich creamy mouthfeel, but fairly light body for such a rich taste and really pretty drinkable. Not enough sweetness to be cloying and too much coffee flavor to taste any booze.

Great beer! Fairly one dimensional but really good.

8.2/10

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 03:13:47 | More by AlexFields

lancecenter

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

04-14-2013 05:44:21 | More by lancecenter

craigmj7

Kansas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-13-2013 23:58:12 | More by craigmj7

gtermi

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

04-13-2013 04:31:36 | More by gtermi

Beerontwowheels

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-13-2013 01:05:24 | More by Beerontwowheels

brees6221

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-10-2013 20:32:35 | More by brees6221

deanhead

Vermont

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-06-2013 03:39:33 | More by deanhead

largadeer

California

3/5  rDev -24.4%

04-04-2013 21:31:39 | More by largadeer

vonnegut21

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

04-01-2013 01:20:49 | More by vonnegut21

elNopalero

Texas

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

This pours a rich, thick, coffee-colored mocha black with a light foam ring. The aroma is reminiscent of a coffee roast, with a flavor that’s big, bright, and full of java. Great coffee flavor profile with a crisp body and a nice kick at the end. I enjoyed this one tremendously.

Serving type: on-tap

03-31-2013 07:10:00 | More by elNopalero

deapokid

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-30-2013 01:14:19 | More by deapokid

Devi0us

California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-29-2013 18:27:10 | More by Devi0us