Susquehanna Stout - Appalachian Brewing Company

psuKinger

Pennsylvania

2.88/5  rDev -25.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Had on-draft at the brewery, poured into a standard pint glass.

A: pours a deep dark black with a moderate-but frothy off-white head that dissipated quickly but clung to the glass well. The head on this beer had that look of "pancake batter" that I like so much. 4.5.

S: the smell is kind of "hot", surprisingly hot in fact, considering the ABV is under 5. An over-abundance of espresso, as well, which I don't really care for, and just a touch of traditional darkened malts in the background. 2.5.

T: smooth dark malts are present, and I feel like there is some hop bitterness on the finish that I like, but Im not crazy about the strong espresso flavor here. Additionally, this beer has a touch of a peppery *heat* in it's flavor that adds a level of complexity, but I find it to be destractint. 3.0

M: light and creamy, this beer finishes relatively smooth and a bit on the dry side. 3.0.

D: overall, I don't find this to be terribly drinkable. I don't really care for that "espresso" flavor, and I feel like this beer has a touch of peppery heat that I find to be unenjoyable. 2.5

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2011 00:21:35 | More by psuKinger

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 18:37:34 | More by Slatetank

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 18:07:06 | More by pcsnyder

ejane

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-12-2013 19:28:17 | More by ejane

sweenbeen

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-06-2013 22:12:29 | More by sweenbeen

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-05-2013 14:04:03 | More by ZEB89

wrightst

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

04-15-2013 01:00:20 | More by wrightst

spedprof

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +23.4%

04-05-2013 10:01:54 | More by spedprof

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-04-2013 23:42:18 | More by jpd7374

sailorsaint

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-08-2013 03:36:13 | More by sailorsaint

jculler82

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-05-2013 21:57:46 | More by jculler82

abcramer

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-05-2013 04:06:35 | More by abcramer

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

01-30-2013 03:22:48 | More by calcnerd

Sipchue

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

12-29-2012 00:27:21 | More by Sipchue

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

11-04-2012 19:58:15 | More by TheNightwatchman

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

10-28-2012 17:32:41 | More by TheMultiYeast

ChickenBugg

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

10-08-2012 00:16:14 | More by ChickenBugg

LarryMyers

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

09-22-2012 15:49:24 | More by LarryMyers

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev -13%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

First had: on tap at the Collegeville brewpub

For a nitro, this beer didn't quite have the creamy head or cascading effect I'd normally expect. Typcial dark brown-black color for a stout, small bubbly white head. Basic aroma of dark malts and a touch of coffee and ash. Similar taste, dark malts, moderate roastiness, coffee, burny ash, a little weak, but not too bad. Thinner than a good stout should be, about medium bodied, and decently drinkable, but just lacking in good qualities that make me want to come back for more.

Serving type: nitro-tap

08-28-2012 02:02:52 | More by Rifugium

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is an okay stout. It has that kind of sour tone that some stouts can get. Decent molasses with mild roasted tones. The body seems a bit thin and the flavor profile could linger a bit more. This is an alright stout in my book, but not much beyond that.

Serving type: bottle

08-27-2012 03:31:35 | More by RblWthACoz

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

07-03-2012 23:52:14 | More by jbaker67

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

06-26-2012 16:12:25 | More by jmdrpi

wertschy

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

06-13-2012 21:38:41 | More by wertschy

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

06-04-2012 06:41:10 | More by ygtbsm94

KornWallace

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-30-2012 16:46:33 | More by KornWallace