Cappuccino Stout - Lagunitas Brewing Company

BigBarley

Texas

4.24/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - poured straight and aggressive. yields massive light brown foam head, 3 fingers that retained for quite a while, not quite jet black but just barely visible when held straight up to the light

S - Roasted cappuccino smell up front, chocolatey sweetness, mild boozy flavor, cappuccino behind. Not extremely complex, but smells like what it is supposed to be. alcohol becomes more noticeable as it warms

T - Very very coffee forward. Strong cappuccino flavor is balanced by a malty, dark sweetness. Faint caramel notes underneath, touch of cocoa. Again, not very complex, but delivers exactly what it promises. And intensely delicious as well. Alcohol is pretty well hidden, although the flavor becomes a little more boozy as it warms.

M - Thick, creamy, with a nice fuzzy carbonation presence. Pretty standard stout feel, big but smooth.

O - Balanced, delicious, and delivers exactly what it promises! I will have to do this again, great beer from a consistently enjoyable brewery.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 13:51:14 | More by BigBarley

wethead

5/5  rDev +29.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is one of my favorite beers of all time,

Delicious coffee / Cappuccino taste!

If you like coffee, This beer is a must try,

Not over powering like most coffee stouts .

So good !

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 09:42:53 | More by wethead

wyatt13

Illinois

4.01/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I'm a big fan of coffee beers, so I'm excited to see Lagunitas' take on the style.

A - Pours a deep mocha brown, with a creamy tan head two fingers tall. The carbonation fizzles ferociously, but dissipates quickly. Moderate sticky lacing persists.

S - Lots of iced coffee in the nose, complemented with bitter chocolates and a slight nuttiness. A hint of vanilla sneaks its way in.

T - Starts with some sweetness and chocolate creaminess, but slowly transitions into a drinkable light-roast coffee taste, with some almost floral aspects. At the finish, additional bitterness and roasted, earthy notes like those found in a dark-roast coffee assert themselves.

M - Dry with a mild silky quality.

O - Solid coffee stout. I especially liked how it brought some elements that I love in both light-roast and dark-roast coffees. I think some additional chocolate and vanilla would provide a bit of needed balance. Scratches the coffee itch.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 03:27:07 | More by wyatt13

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

4.44/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: poured from a 22 oz bottle into a pint glass, pours a very dark purple brown almost black with a short white head that dissipates leaving some lacing, clear

S: smells of coffee, dark stone fruits, dates, molasses, light hops, cherries, figs, prunes

T: sweet up front that quickly fades to coffee bitterness, finish dries with hops, a little harsh in the mid palate with a distinct burnt quality reminiscent of strong espresso, good sweet fruit flavors of prune and dates come out

M: thick and slick, slightly oily with a good mouth coating, alcohol is there in a nice warming way, lower carbonation

O: a good coffee flavored stout if you like a strong espresso kick with a hint of fruity sweetness

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 01:51:11 | More by M_C_Hampton

bensbeers

Maryland

4.8/5  rDev +24%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had to draw the line in the sand on this one. I'M NOT USUALLY A FAN OF STOUTS, but I've come to enjoy lagunitas. As far as appearance and smell go, this was spot on; perfectly pitch black, it pours a mysterious black with a layer of caramel-colored head. On the nose, I picked up, of course, coffe and milk chocolate, as well as brown sugar and a hint of something bitter - couldn't name it, but it was there. Taste was ever-enjoyable; so much roasted coffee; lots of smooth toffee and chocolate flavors; really well-balanced by the hops-fruity and sweet yet it leaves the slightest bit of bitter aftertaste that begs you to take one more sip. Mouthfeel was the only thing that threw me off here; stouts are typically creamy with minimal carbonation, but this was atypical; pretty bubbly and thirst-quenching - probably why I enjoyed it so much.

Overall, would have given if it 5s across the board if it had been more true to style. An incredibly enjoyable beer for those who are looking for an intro into the world of stouts and porters. Would recommend in a heartbeat to anyone. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 03:28:13 | More by bensbeers

Jemonster

California

3.83/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Very opaque with light tan head. Lighter brown than most stouts, muddy color.

S: Light scent but with coffee up front. Roasted malts make up the rest of it.

T: Coffee and cream as expected with deeply roasted barley. Kind of tastes burnt. Very long lasting aftertaste.

M: Rich, but somehow refreshing. Thirst quenching.

O: Pretty good but not my favorite. Probably my least favorite beer made by Lagunitas.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 07:30:19 | More by Jemonster

AC-Mivsek

Ohio

4.13/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bomber into an imperial pint glass.

A- Pours very dark, but not opaque. 1-finger khaki head with beautiful lacing up front, with nice lacing.

S- Smell is great. Robust, dark coffee, creamy and sweet.

T- The coffee is eminent although less than I'd expect based on the nose. Hops turn the after-taste a bit bitter, but this plays well on the malts. I just wish the cappuccino flavor came through more.

M- Smooth, creamy, very good stout texture.

O- It is a very tasty and well-made stout. It is accommodatingly rich and is hard to tell it is 9% ABV. The sweetness is well-accepted, but once again I'd like a more sugary cappuccino taste to it. Although. for stout fans, I would recommend giving this one a taste, especially considering the reasonable price. I got mine for $6, but It's been known to go for $5.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 01:45:36 | More by AC-Mivsek

dbell23

Tennessee

4.7/5  rDev +21.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass. Black opaque color with a slight head with little retention. A little lacing. Looks like a stout.

Smell is really nice. Powdered chocolate (dark?) and fresh brewed coffee, dark roasted malts, hints of vanilla with expresso coffee. As usual, the aroma is more pronounced as it warms. As it warms the coffee becomes the lead smell.

Taste is great. Delicious dark chocolate to start, malty coffee in the middle with a lingering coffee slight hop finish. Really great taste.

Mouthfeel is perfect for this style. Smooth with perfect carbonation. Smooth from start to finish.

Overall a great chocolate coffee stout. Perfect on a cold winter day, sitting in front of the fire. The more Lagunitas I drink the better I like that brewery.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 22:17:12 | More by dbell23

mooseo

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle into snifter.

A - Dark brown-black with slight ruby hues. A thin off-white head quickly dissipates.

S - Coffee beans, roasted malt, and a hint of sweet molasses.

T - Bold black coffee, milk chocolate, and burnt roasted malt. Grassy hops lend a mild earthy hop bitterness. A touch of alcohol is evident.

M - Silky, soft, medium-full body. Average carbonation, warming alcohol.

O - A well blended coffee stout that packs a punch. Nicely balanced and flavorful, this is definitely a seasonal release to revisit.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 03:25:22 | More by mooseo

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +24%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Into a nonic (also poured enough to my chalice, nothing changed):

A: dark brown close to black colored body yielding a one finger foamy off-white/tan head appears and lasts for a good minute before slowing dieing into the body , some nice spotty lacing appears and gently slides downward.

S: cappuccino coffee up front with some roasty malts in the background covered by some light chocolate notes, wow, really impressive

T: bittersweet between the cappuccino coffee and the chocolate and malts, awesome balance between the two.

M: medium to heavy perhaps due to the fairly high ABV. Its not exactly a very drinkable beer, but no worries, it just fits its style very well. It still coats the tongue and mouth very smoothly.

O: this is an excellent beer and perhaps one of my favorites from Lagunitas.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 19:59:49 | More by kangarooAdam59

GotWad629

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours black with a creamy tan head that lingers for a while. Beautiful contrast.

Smells of coffee, roasted malts, and some slight booze.

Coffee and alcohol are prevalent in the taste with some chocolate coming through.

The mouthfeel is creamy with the perfect amount of carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 05:33:29 | More by GotWad629

BrewMaven

New York

4.4/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Ooh, a beverage store...Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo..Yea, this is how I ended up with tonights review.

Pours a deep, dark red/brown garnet and has a short lived, somewhat rocky, off white head that drops to a ring and leaves sparse, spotty lace.

Roasty and somewhat sweet smelling with a slight hint of citrus?

Very tasty, with coffee, caramel, a bit of a hop bite and some heat with much more coffee on the finish. Deceptively thick mouthfeel with subtle carbonation.

When it comes to stouts, this is the absolute best I've ever had (so far) and I really look forward to future "dates" with this brew..excellent!

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 23:47:21 | More by BrewMaven

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

4.03/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the brew pub.

A- black, decent lacing with a creamy toffee coffee colour.

S- straight up bitter roasted coffee, with a thick malty and roasted body.

T- lots of coffee, mouth coasting, bitterness itn't through the roof but helps, also a slight fruity edge, nice bitter finish lingering coffee beans, really nice.

M- low carbonation, full body. Alcohol is pretty well covered up by malt and coffee, nice and creamy feel to it.

Great take on the style, really interesting and flavourful. Worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

01-03-2013 19:41:04 | More by mick303

mwilbur

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from 22 oz bottle into snifter.
A: Pours a nice dark brown with 1/2 inch dark tan head. Decent retention. Faint lacing.
S: Roasted caramel malts...and a faint hint of coffee...wish there was more.
T: Ahhh...there's the coffee! Nice dark roast coffee hits first. Solid roasted caramel malt backbone. Not too complex here, but this one certainly offers an excellent coffee note.
M: Medium body...not as heavy as one would expect from the 9.2% ABV. Coffee bitterness and a hint of sweetness.
D: A solid, but not great, coffee stout. As mentioned above, not too complex but the coffee note is very well done.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2013 04:44:30 | More by mwilbur

AgentMunky

Alabama

3.73/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 22 ounce bottle into a St. Bernardus goblet.

A: Fluffy creamish-colored head. Dark brown, but translucent.

S: Delicious, creamy, and sweet. Flat coffee. Milk chocolate.

T/M: Rather nice. Roasted, bittersweet chocolate. Lightly bitter finish. Nutty and pleasant. Reminiscent of cappuccino indeed. Smooth and sweetish mouthfeel.

O: Good stout, but nothing to get into a froth about. I'd have another, sure, but I'm largely ambivalent.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 18:27:09 | More by AgentMunky

Amalak

New York

4.1/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had off the tap at Boulevard Tavern in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

A. It has a dark brown or black (in a dimly lit bar) color. It has a good thick, foamy tan head that leaves a good deal of lacing.

S. It definitely has a nut and toffee scent to it.

T. It is so cappuccino-y that it doesn't even necessarily taste like a beer. Chocolate and caramel and coffee, a slight burnt taste. Bitter bit at the end. It doesn't taste at all like a 9.2% beer.

M. A tart aftertaste.

O. It's a bit overbearing, but it is exactly what you would want from a cappuccino-inspired stout, if that makes sense. Good, but more than one and your taste palette is ruined.

Serving type: on-tap

12-29-2012 17:50:36 | More by Amalak

mpedara429

Massachusetts

3.1/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A: Pitch black in color until brought into the light where you can see it's the darkest brown can get. It poured out with two fingers of light brown head. There wasn't a great deal of lacing.

S: It smells a lot like spicy ground coffee and booze.

T: Similar to the nose with a nice bitterness to it. I was troubled by a weird off taste that was prominent.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation. It was smooth and creamy.

O: I was really excited to try this one but the off taste was off-putting. It totally ruined the beer for me. Knowing it's a seasonal, I can't imagine the bottle was old.

Serving type: bottle

12-26-2012 21:17:14 | More by mpedara429

tectactoe

Michigan

3.63/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a deep brown color, murky and swampy with some light shining through around all of the edges. Seemingly low carbonation with a little, light-tan head that leaves minimal lacing at best. Aroma is full of some boozy chocolate; the alcoholic character comes off as bourbon-like. Creamy vanilla notes in the background, along with more cocoa dust and maybe even oak chips. Taste is, as expected, very chocolatey and oaky; woody and vanilla notes throughout. Some deep espresso comes out about halfway through and hits heavy against the roof of my mouth - bitter and dark. The cocoa powder flavor takes on a bittersweet character and that entwines with the light floral profile of the beer - very light and ashy hops hide in the background. As it gets warmer, the booze gets stronger and the woody notes become more defined. It's funny, this almost takes on a bourbon barrel aged flavor profile, even though it's not. Medium-thick mouth feel, slightly syrupy and a touch sticky; very low carbonation.

Overall, not as good as I was expecting, perhaps my expectations for Lagunitas have been put up too high based on their other brews. Still a very solid stout, but I would've liked more of a heavy coffee flavor and maybe less of a bourbon burn.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 05:56:50 | More by tectactoe

StoutHunter

Michigan

3.88/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I picked up a bottle of Lagunitas Brewing Company's Cappuccino Stout last week for $4.99 at The Lager Mill. I've been wanting to try this beer for a long time, but it never made it to my neck of the woods, so when I saw this years release on the shelf I knew I had to grab it while I could, so lets see how it goes. 2012 Vintage. Poured from a brown 22oz bottle into a snifter.

A- The label is pretty plain and very typical for a Lagunitas bomber, it isn't that eye catching. It poured a very deep and dark brown color that was bordering on being black with some ruby/red hues when held to the light and three fingers worth of darker tan head that died down to a thick ring that stayed till the end and left lots of nice lacing. This was a very good looking beer, everything from the color to the head were spot on.

S- The aroma starts off with a medium amount of sweetness and some good coffee aromas followed by some dark chocolate, roasted malts, and a slight charred aroma. After that comes a sweet cream aroma with just a slight bit of caramel to give it that Cappuccino like aroma. This beer had a good aroma, it wasn't as complex as I would like but it was still pretty good and fairly true to the name.

T- The taste seems to be fairly similar to the aroma and it starts off with a nice lower amount of medium sweetness followed by some nice coffee flavors. After that comes some dark chocolate, some more black coffee that was a little bitter, roasted malts, and a really slight charred flavor. Towards the end I get a little of booze with a lighter amount of medium bitterness and a coffee and roasted malt aftertaste that was a little weak compared to other coffee beers. This was a good tasting beer that was fairly balanced but the alcohol could have been hidden a little better.

M- Smooth, creamy, slightly sticky, medium bodied with a nice amount of medium carbonation. The mouthfeel was nice with just the right amount of carbonation but I thought it should have a little thicker body.

Overall I thought this was a nice beer and I thought it was an above average example of a Coffee Stout, it had all the aspects that I look for in the style but it didn't seem as robust and as well rounded as some of the best Coffee Stouts. This beer had decent drinkability, it wad fairly smooth and the flavors held my attention but the alcohol could have been hidden a little better, one bomber is enough for me and I wouldn't mind splitting it with someone. What I liked the most about this beer was the appearance, it looked pretty damn good in my snifter and it's one of the better looking Coffee Stouts I've seen. What I liked the least about this beer was that it was jut a little thin and the alcohol stuck out a little too much, I thought those aspects could use a little work. I would probably buy this beer again if in the mood since it was pretty nice and the price was very good, but it's not going to beat out Founders Breakfast Stout as my go to Coffee Stout for the season, If you like Coffee Stouts I recommend giving this a try. All in all this was a solid beer, and I expect nothing less from Lagunitas since they are a pretty good brewery and I've never had a beer from them I hated. It can't hang with the best of them but it's nice for what it is. Lagunitas makes good beers at great prices, cheers guys.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2012 04:52:25 | More by StoutHunter

BucannonXC5

California

4.18/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured a black color with two fingers of khaki tan head. Even amount of heavy lacing on the sides, good retention on the top.

Smelled deep coffee malts, coffee beans, bitter dark malts and dark chocolate.

Tasted a quick bite of nothing, followed by a bam! of coffee, dark bitter beans, some dark chocolate and roasted malts.

Full body. Creamy texture. Average carbonation. Long, bitter, warming finish.

A nice beer, probably one of the darkest I’ve had. I don’t drink coffee, but if it tastes as good as this, then I might start having it.

Serving type: on-tap

12-20-2012 02:57:44 | More by BucannonXC5

Dave1999

Virginia

3.93/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark brownish red with a small tan head which quickly disappears.

The smell is roast coffee, chocolate and a milky sweetness. Too subtle though.

The flavours are coffee, sweet smooth milk with a bit of a burnt bitter after taste. Once the drink has left you mouth it leaves a bit of an alcohol burn.

The mouthfeel is syrupy with low to medium carbonation.

Overall certainly a sipper, the alcohol is very obvious. A fairly decent beer but not great by lagunitas standards.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 00:41:55 | More by Dave1999

SerialHiker

Illinois

3.15/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Pours a deep, dark reddish purplish brown…tons of khaki colored head formed and remained…(4/5)

Smell: Deep, dark coffee aroma…chocolate notes, roasted nuts and alcohol heat also apparent…some cream and caramel deep in there…(3.5/5)

Taste: Robust cappuccino flavor right off the bat followed by the roasted malt base…this beer doesn’t mess around with the coffee flavor, it is strong and dominant throughout the entire sip…there is a touch of creaminess to it (though I coulda used a bit more) and I do sense some bitterness towards the end…not as much cocoa as I would have anticipated or liked…some earthy hops do resonate, but I really have to focus past the intense coffee taste to detect anything else…(3/5)

Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied, nothing watery here…medium carbonation…it’s rather smooth for such a heavy beer…there is some bitterness and coffee acidity in the after taste…(3/5)

Overall: It’s a quality brew, but a bit overdone…the extreme cappuccino flavor is tasty, but dominates everything in sight leaving absolutely no room for anything else…this could be dialed back a bit to give a more balanced flavor, but that’s just me…the abundance of coffee does produce an acidity that I don’t normally find in beer, which I can’t say I like 15 ounces into my bomber…it’s good and drinkable, but not something I would get overly excited about in the future…I chose to drink this one ‘cause I was getting tired a little too early in the evening and I’m pretty sure I’m now gonna be up for a good couple of hours…maybe I should recommend this for a morning football tailgate…(3/5)

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2012 01:37:53 | More by SerialHiker

MaineBrewing

Maine

4.28/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz bomber picked up from downeast beverage in beautiful Portland maine, ~$5.

A - poured the 9.2% stout into a chalice, conjured up a solid 2 finger slightly tan head, color is darkest of browns but not quite black. Almost opaque with beautiful brown emerging when held to the light. head disapated to 3/4 inch and stood in defiance of my swirling to get the aroma. Eventually it succumbed to the somewhat high alcohol content and left little for retention and lacing after the initial few minutes.

S - smells of deep chocolate almost tootsie roll-ish, spent coffee beans, and alcohol. It smells like my coffee maker after it hasn't been cleaned for a while, maybe it is grassy hops that are giving it that dirty smell... Interesting, but not bad by any means.

T - the taste of coffee is pretty subdued. It is mostly in the background and the bouquet. Up front it is smokey/roasted barley and cleaned up with great finishing hop character and/or coffee bitterness. Sweet with dry finish, which is a refreshing contrast making it well balanced. The taste is complex but slight, and the alcohol does not come through in the flavor as much as it did in the nose. Lingering taste of smokey old coffee, dry roasted malts and grassy hop. The coffee just sort of blends in with the taste bringing it all together, it doesn't stand out and taste fake or syrupy. Very delicious!

M - very smooth mouthfeel, thick and filling up front but seems to finish a little lighter. Carbonation is slight but present lending to a perfect mouthfeel for a stout.

Overall - very delicious. Since its cappuccino stout, I expected something more creamy and smooth... This actually goes the other way with being big and smokey, with the coffee being well balanced, instead of in your face. Very well done, I would love to have another!

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2012 02:23:36 | More by MaineBrewing

Nigel

California

3.43/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: black with a hint of brown. Slightly brown one finger head. None retention.

S: a whole lotta coffee, the booze is pretty prevalent but very sweet. Some raisins maybe tobacco as well. Very nice

T: not quite as much coffee as the nose but it's prevelant. Slight chocolate then leading into the malt and finishing nicely with the hops. Pleasantly bitter finish. Surprised at how little alchohol compared to the nose.

M: meh. Decent. Not bad. Not great. Not too thin but definatly leaves something too be desired.

O: pleasantly surprised. Follows suit with pretty much all lagunitas beers. Never gonna be bad. I got a case gifted so not sure the price but guessing 5 or 6 bucks. Can't complain. Goes great with pb&j and Ron burgandy

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 07:07:17 | More by Nigel

TimmyL

4.13/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big bottle into a tulip
A- deep, opaque brown with a beautiful tan head that lasts. medium lacing.
S- coffee, roasted nuts
T- big coffee, roasted malts, dark/bitter chocolate notes. hoppy finish. booze.
M- good carbonation, full beer. bitterness stays with after it's gone.
O- a little more boozy tasting than I'd ideally like but still great flavores with a ton of roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate and just enough enough hops to remind you that you're drinking a Lagunitas.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 05:51:06 | More by TimmyL