Mean Old Tom - Maine Beer Company

GeezLynn

Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Dark brown, almost black body with a patchy white-tan head. Pretty good retention.
S: Heavy milk chocolate with a little vanilla noticeable. This is one of those stouts that smells like a chocolate tootsie pop to me.
T: Rich cocoa, some roasted malt, a bit of nutty flavor and what I’m guessing is lactose. Just enough bitterness for balance. Full flavored but doesn’t stray into extremes in any area.
M: Medium-bodied with light carbonation. Very soft feel with velvety carbonation.

My second beer from Maine Brewing and enjoyed it very much. The vanilla referred to on the label didn’t seem all that strong, but it brought out the chocolate flavors nicely. Also the mouthfeel was full and smooth and reminded me of some of my favorite oatmeal stouts like Doubly Down and Dirty.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2012 01:22:54 | More by GeezLynn

PStriedl

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-25-2013 00:30:30 | More by PStriedl

HopNuggets

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-24-2013 18:45:40 | More by HopNuggets

PeteRiz

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-24-2013 17:49:55 | More by PeteRiz

HopLuva

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-24-2013 04:34:26 | More by HopLuva

Boston_Steve

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-23-2013 19:16:14 | More by Boston_Steve

gfx

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-23-2013 05:54:57 | More by gfx

ironchefmiyagi13

New York

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-23-2013 01:04:24 | More by ironchefmiyagi13

IcemanCometh

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-22-2013 15:32:44 | More by IcemanCometh

sweemzander

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-22-2013 13:42:26 | More by sweemzander

Roger85

Illinois

4.06/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 16.9 oz bottle into my Founders snifter. Thanks for the beer wittyname!

Appearance: Pours a dark brown/ black with amber accents on the edges. Has a nice looking dark tan head that doesn't last too long. Leaves decent lace.

Smell: Smells like a stout- nothing special. Nice roasted malts, a touch of caramel and chocolate. Couldn't get any vanilla.

Taste: Taste follows the smell, with a trace amount of vanilla on the tail end. Nothing really stands out, but it is well balanced.

Mouthfeel: It is thin, but this isn't an imperial stout. I think it's right where it should be.

Overall: This is a good stout. I wish it offered a stronger nose and that there was a bit more vanilla in the taste. It is very understated to the point you actively have to look for it. That being said, I'd definitely drink it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:20:21 | More by Roger85

Travcofarms

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 16:28:23 | More by Travcofarms

Jimbo4430

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -30%

05-21-2013 00:57:30 | More by Jimbo4430

RBM

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-20-2013 16:44:54 | More by RBM

Brown120

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-20-2013 13:00:17 | More by Brown120

Michigan

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a 16.9oz bottle into a 22oz snifter. Bottle date 03-12-13 (my birthday!). Thanks dgthrasher!

A- Pours a deep brown/black. Huge 4 finger light brown frothy head. Head lingers for some time. As it falls, it leaves pillows of seafoam-like head. Moderate lacing. Nice looking stout!

S- Roasty coffee and chocolate. No sign of alcohol. Smells like Gayles chocolates in Downtown Royal Oak. They have a coffee and chocolate bar there. More vanilla comes through as it warms. Very subtle.

T- Awh man... I really had my hopes built up for this. It's good, but it could be better. Bitter in the back of the mouth and that's all there is in the extended finish. Definately roasty, but less full bodied than I was expecting. It leaves a burnt toast finish and no sign of vanilla.

M- Thin. eh... Just not what I'm looking for in a stout. It seems like that took a stout and added water. It's drinkable, but not in the way I wanted it to be.

O- I've heard great things about Maine Beer Co, and this is my first of their offerings. I may have built it up too much... I'd drink it again, but I won't actively seek it out.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:49:32 | More by Michigan

MrBoh

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-20-2013 02:47:22 | More by MrBoh

funhog

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-19-2013 23:08:31 | More by funhog

Dyelawn

Maine

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-19-2013 19:13:18 | More by Dyelawn

Myst

District of Columbia

3/5  rDev -23.7%

05-19-2013 04:26:37 | More by Myst

jakeox

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-19-2013 02:07:57 | More by jakeox

JMS1512

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-19-2013 01:42:09 | More by JMS1512

klawburke

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-18-2013 23:22:38 | More by klawburke

mcphish22

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-18-2013 01:29:27 | More by mcphish22

Ralphs66

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-17-2013 09:48:24 | More by Ralphs66