Mean Old Tom - Maine Beer Company

brother_kenneth

Virginia

3.6/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a snifter glass.

A - Very dark, but not quite black. Nice amount of light brown/tan head, decent lacing.

S - The most noticeable thing is the vanilla. There are also hints of coffee and some smokiness.

T - Mouth is rather thin, but the taste is pretty good! Lots of vanilla up front, along with a nice smoked, roasted malt flavor. There is some dark coffee here as well, but it is not very strong.

O - This is a pretty good stout and the vanilla beans certainly add a nice touch. It is a fairly straightforward brew that is easy to gulp down. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2012 18:31:01 | More by brother_kenneth

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

MaineBrewing

Maine

4.26/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A - poured black, opaque with tan head 1.5 finger head. Dissipated to a creamy cap and left ample sticky lacing.

S - intense malt aroma, dark fruits, caramel, tootsie roll.

T - smooth taste, almost creamy. Malt forward with nice mellow roasted flavor, definite vanilla notes. Ample hops in the finish. The taste carries over an almost tootsie roll flavor that I picked up in the nose.

M - amazing mouthfeel, velvety and smooth. Light carbonation, very enjoyable experience.

O - overall a well Crafted stout, the mouth feel is amazing, and the taste is delicous.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:39:54 | More by MaineBrewing

HoppyKilaMonster

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-17-2013 01:37:46 | More by HoppyKilaMonster

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-16-2013 02:44:28 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

TappaKeggaBrew

Ohio

4.24/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A: Poured very dark, nearly black w/ just a hint of mahogany at the margins. The head was an uber-thick layer of tenacious foam the color of burnt sugar. Retention was very good, lacing fair.

S: Toasted malt and dark fruit dominate, as is typical of stouts. There's some coffee as well, although in the background. It takes a little imagination to smell the vanilla.

T: Strong, deep-roasted malt up front; acrid at first, but yielding a little sweetness after a moment. Tart fruit appears in the middle, and lingers well into the finish as it melds with mildly bitter hops and subtle coffee flavors. Finally, the vanilla shows up -- not too strong, but definitely there -- and it mixes with all of the flavors listed above as they fade.

M: Very smooth. So much so that the lower carbonation and moderately dry finish are easily forgiven.

O: A solid American stout, and the vanilla, while not strong, does add a nice touch. A little pricy for frequent consumption, but worth trying on occasion.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 00:47:33 | More by TappaKeggaBrew