Velvet Merlin - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Danishboy59

4.8/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Came in a sampler pack, so glad it did!

A - Light does not penetrate this truly dark stout, poured in a pint glass, almost no head.

S - Coffee, toasty malt, something almost like garlic in a good way

T&M - Huge coffee up front, toasty malt, some pine, just the right amount of hops on the end, thinner than most stouts, warming alcohol, just enough tingle in the carbonation, and some nice caramel on the long and winding finish. Velvet is the proper term for this one.

The smoothest stout with big flavor that I've ever had, the only stout I like better than Obsidian. This beer is all about balance, It is exceptional. Buy all you can find...

Serving type: bottle

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4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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Washington

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Azerbaijan

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4/5  rDev -1.5%

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Texas

4.75/5  rDev +17%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

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Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -50.7%

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California

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

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Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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California

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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California

4/5  rDev -1.5%

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Arizona

4/5  rDev -1.5%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

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Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

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Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

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blackie

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

single from Wilbur's, Fort Collins

a: served in a short chalice, all that’s on hand in the hotel, deep stained brown in color, khaki head with average retention

s: the nose opens with grainy graham crackers and earthy roasted malt, woody coffee, subtle hints of smoke, toasted oat breads, mild earthy hops, qutie nuanced for a roast product - simple at first whiff, but there's a lot to dig into here

m: carbonation gentle, light-moderate, with a medium body, easy on the palate with a slight creaminess

t: toasted grains grace the palate with flavors of earth, nuts, coffee, smoke and wood - delicate and balanced, only slight burnt sugars present, hops earthy and impart a mild bitterness to the finish that lingers with a slight smoky roast note

o: very nice oatmeal stout that's incredibly drinkable, well balanced while showcasing the roasted malts and oats without interruption

Serving type: bottle

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4/5  rDev -1.5%

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