Mean Old Tom - Maine Beer Company

richbrew

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -23.7%

04-28-2012 19:15:13 | More by richbrew

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

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Bottle from Binghamton Beer Depot. Born 01.27.13. From notes.

A - Poured black with a one finger mocha/dark brown head. Good spotty lace, half finger retention.

S - Biga aroma of roast, coffee, faint vanilla, deep chocolate, and more coffee with a pronounced roast element.

T - Big roast again. Nice mild sweetness, assumingly from the vanilla. Sugariness and big roast that mellows later on. Nice and complex, as well as tasty. Vanilla is subtle. Some cola.

M - Mild carbonation, medium body, dry and sweet finish.

O/D - A nice stout. My frist from Maine Brewing and I was slightly underwhelmed based on their hype. Complex and tasty nonetheless. Quite rich, but needed some more vanilla.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 18:48:34 | More by tbeckett

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-15-2013 15:34:55 | More by twenty5

CBPAS

New York

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%

05-15-2013 02:03:07 | More by CBPAS

Kevincredible

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-15-2013 01:06:23 | More by Kevincredible

HawkIPA

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-14-2013 18:51:58 | More by HawkIPA

322wingedfoot

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-13-2013 22:46:39 | More by 322wingedfoot

Zimm

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -30%

05-13-2013 00:22:39 | More by Zimm

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 17:05:57 | More by mikeburd1128

pmarlowe

California

4.04/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled 012713. Tulip glass.

A: Pours black with a half inch of sturdy, light brown head which recedes fairly soon to a ring. Pretty good retention and a few dots and streaks of lacing.

S: Dark chocolate and vanilla meld very tightly with a little roastiness, and a touch of coffee.

T: Roasted malt and vanilla are the most prominent flavors, with the vanilla integrated well, and a bit of coffee. Fairly dry and a longish finish featuring the coffee and light roastiness.

M: Medium body and medium, biting carbonation which mellows out and smoothens with time in the glass. Alcohol is well hidden.

O: Pretty drinkable. They managed to hit a good level of vanilla without overdoing it, and to integrate it well with the base beer. That being said, the vanilla can be a bit fatiguing in moderate quantities.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 05:37:51 | More by pmarlowe

Sultz04

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-11-2013 19:48:42 | More by Sultz04

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-11-2013 01:30:53 | More by jayhunter357

MCDub

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-10-2013 14:50:14 | More by MCDub

DRBiser

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-10-2013 09:37:07 | More by DRBiser

emaciated

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-10-2013 01:42:47 | More by emaciated