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Terminator Stout
McMenamins
- From:
- McMenamins
- United States
- Style:
- American Stout
- ABV:
- 6.45%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 11.84%
- Reviews:
- 56
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 08, 2022
- Added:
- Apr 13, 2003
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 23
No description / notes.
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Ratings by katybee:
Reviewed by katybee from Oregon
3.01/5 rDev -20.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
3.01/5 rDev -20.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
My issue with McMenamins' beers, is that although they are microbrews, they don't seem to be quite as distinguishable by flavor, as other brands. They hit a mid-range, without pushing taste extremes or varieties (compared to such breweries as Blue Moon, Dogfish Head, or Lagunitas). Therefore they are only average beers, which is a shame, coming from such interesting authentic establishments as their facilities are known for.
This stout had the traditional opacity and darkest brown coloration, but very little head.
No smell to speak of; but if anything a little more hoppy than malty.
Unfortunately, I didn't detect any exceptional flavoring...I would almost call it a brown ale, with hoppy dryness. No molasses sweetness or nuttiness or coffee detectable... almost like a lager except for the color and flatness on the tongue. No aftertaste, either. Very simple, uncomplicated.
For me, this was too thin to be a 'stout'. I missed any creaminess at all, even in the head.
Average drinkability...almost quaffable; nothing really to savor on or off the tongue and nose; easily forgettable.
Dec 07, 2010This stout had the traditional opacity and darkest brown coloration, but very little head.
No smell to speak of; but if anything a little more hoppy than malty.
Unfortunately, I didn't detect any exceptional flavoring...I would almost call it a brown ale, with hoppy dryness. No molasses sweetness or nuttiness or coffee detectable... almost like a lager except for the color and flatness on the tongue. No aftertaste, either. Very simple, uncomplicated.
For me, this was too thin to be a 'stout'. I missed any creaminess at all, even in the head.
Average drinkability...almost quaffable; nothing really to savor on or off the tongue and nose; easily forgettable.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
gorgeous from the tap at their new tacoma facility, although im not sure all the beers they were pouring there were actually brewed on site, although many of them certainly were. such a cool spot, i could have been drinking just about anything and been happy walking around in here, wow! the stout itself is simple but pleasant, maybe the slightest bit of crimson at the edges, otherwise darn close to black, creamy tan headed, and very roasty on the grain side here. its bitter but not burnt, earthy but not smoked, and maybe somewhat lighter to drink than is common, but i quite like the sessionable nature of this. its dry but still has some linger on the finish from the dark grain, there is leftover bitterness from hops it appears too, curious because this doesnt really drink hoppy until the very end, quite northwestern in that way, but not approaching a black ipa or anything, its more mellow than that. smooth to drink, not real heavy in body or anything, plenty bubbly, and sort of warming and satisfying without being filling. maybe a subtle english type yeast element here, but overall pretty basic but well executed beer. if there is a negative association with this place and their beer, i dont really know why, i dont know the story or anything, but i had a really killer experience here at the tacoma location!
Nov 18, 2020Reviewed by mintzmeet from Washington
3.64/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.64/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Thin but solid head with fine tan bubbles. Super toasty roasty vibes. Coffee malt milk balls. Hint of licorice. Smokey. Tastes like a cigarette. Some might say acetone.
Jan 11, 2020Reviewed by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington
4.12/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.12/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Dark Brown to nearly black. A ring of head only with good lacing.
S: Hazelnuts and coffee. Simple bit quite nice.
T: Follows the nose with a bitterness from the carbonation. Light roasty notes.
F: Good Medium weight with ample carbonation.
O: A great stout for no noticeable chocolate notes. This is one to try.
Jul 27, 2019S: Hazelnuts and coffee. Simple bit quite nice.
T: Follows the nose with a bitterness from the carbonation. Light roasty notes.
F: Good Medium weight with ample carbonation.
O: A great stout for no noticeable chocolate notes. This is one to try.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3/5 rDev -21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Draft at Bend brewpub. Typical stout aroma and flavor. Body is lacking, kind of thin, decent overall aroma and flavor but kind of weak in body and substance.
Apr 01, 2018Reviewed by KrisLambert from North Carolina
4.98/5 rDev +31.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.98/5 rDev +31.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Roasted malt with hint of espresso.
Nice thick body with decent head. Actually taste a little better and different after the head settles.
Has become my standard bearer for a stout. Nice robust flavor without being too sweet.
Very dark and full. Only downside could be filling feeling from having a few.
When bottled it does seem to lose a little of the coffee flavoring but not by a lot.
Apr 12, 2017Nice thick body with decent head. Actually taste a little better and different after the head settles.
Has become my standard bearer for a stout. Nice robust flavor without being too sweet.
Very dark and full. Only downside could be filling feeling from having a few.
When bottled it does seem to lose a little of the coffee flavoring but not by a lot.
Terminator Stout from McMenamins
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
157 ratings
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