Existent - Stillwater Artisanal Ales

ahalloin

Virginia

4.2/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

First off, this beer is classified in the wrong category. This is definitely a Belgian Stout.

Poured into a wide mouthed goblet.

Amber flushed dark brown fluid with slight light tan head. Head reduced to thin lace and a few spots floating atop the liquid.

The smell is really interesting with major nutty notes, slight coffee, caramel and some roasty quality. A spicy Belgian note pemeates the darker aromas. There is a very pure, layered aspect to the aroma. All the notes are cleanly evident without being muddied.

The taste exhibits the same qualities as the aroma with dark caramel, nuttiness, and slight roasty, surrounded by a spicy Belgian yeast character.

Mouthfeel is apropos with light carbonation but medium full mouthfeel.

Drinkability is very good with well balanced flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2011 22:09:32 | More by ahalloin

Jslay013

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-20-2013 22:41:55 | More by Jslay013

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-20-2013 17:41:40 | More by touchmeimsac

George2744

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-19-2013 18:24:05 | More by George2744

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a tulip.

Appearance
Dark, dark brown with garnet highlights. 1 finger of light tan head with decent retention.

Nose
Dark fruits, plum and potpourri.

Taste
Overripe plum and fig. Raw grains and hay. Touches of potpourri and chlorine. A tiny hint of chocolate. Finishes with orange zest, rye and coriander. Floral perfumey flavors linger.

Mouthfeel
Light bodied, crisp, clean and dry.

Overall
A crisp and refreshing Black Saison. Spicy, complex and hides the alcohol well.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 13:45:07 | More by justintcoons

buckyp

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-16-2013 00:18:06 | More by buckyp

aorloski

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-13-2013 20:26:22 | More by aorloski

Jamison85

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-13-2013 01:40:29 | More by Jamison85

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-12-2013 19:47:57 | More by leprechaunandfatman

JakeDebus

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-09-2013 17:12:10 | More by JakeDebus

MaineBrewing

Maine

3.04/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

A - poured a dark brown almost black with mahogany hue when held to the light. Two finger light tan head that seemed very loose dissipated quickly.

S - nice sweet malt with hints of caramel, peppery spicyness. Slight licorice character.

T - taste is interesting. Brown ale ish in malt character with a bright citrus hop. Very prevalent yeast character throughout, almost an autolyzed flavor. Weird baked cookie notes in the background, if that is such a thing, tastes like it. Finishes really dry. Seems to be missing somethin, there is a pleasant fruityness that just can't find it's way through.

M - light body with dry finish, too light for the appearance.

O - this is weird, not in a good way. The flavors from malt and hops are subtle behind a massive yeast character. Not the best experience, probably wouldnt seek out another. Not a drain pour by any means, just not that good.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 01:48:25 | More by MaineBrewing

concealed

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-09-2013 00:34:03 | More by concealed

theleechster

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-06-2013 00:38:12 | More by theleechster

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-04-2013 19:52:40 | More by bacher468

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-02-2013 05:03:25 | More by spycow

JohnK17

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-24-2013 14:35:06 | More by JohnK17

DenverLogan

Colorado

4.38/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 750 ml bottle into medium sized Duvel tulip glass.
Pours a dark brown with large brown head.
Aroma of roasted malts, nuts, lactose, slight sweet malts.
Medium carbonation and significant mouthfeel.
Flavors of dark malts, malt balls, slight chocolate, espresso, caramel, bitter hops, cola, semi-sweet chocolate, persimmon fruit, white grapefruit, brown sugar and raisins. Overall quite complex, certainly not a European style farmhouse! Overall damn tasty and full bodies, challenging yet relatively easy to drink for an American farmhouse/dark saison.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 02:47:23 | More by DenverLogan

bwarren82

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

04-21-2013 01:22:18 | More by bwarren82

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

04-05-2013 01:39:01 | More by mdillon86

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-25-2013 01:44:25 | More by Sparky44

metter98

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: The beer is very dark brownish red in color (opaque when viewed from afar) and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. The first pour resulted in light brown colored head than beer; subsequent pours resulted in increasingly proportions of beer compared to foam, the latter of which consistently left a head covering the surface.
S: Light to moderate aromas of earthy yeast and dark malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell but also has additional flavors of roasted malts and some hints of dark fruits.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate to high amount of carbonation.
O: I found this beer to be rather interesting for the style but overcarbonated. It almost seems like it should fit into a "Black Saison" category, just like there is one for a Black IPA (American Black Ale).

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2013 03:35:28 | More by metter98

GrindFatherBob

New York

2/5  rDev -48.2%

03-20-2013 12:19:46 | More by GrindFatherBob

BigLittleHokis

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

03-16-2013 15:41:59 | More by BigLittleHokis

korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

4.34/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Bottle into tulip.

Dark, opaque black/brown pour. Booming three plus finger light tan head. Lacing is large bubbled gobs around glass.

Dark stone fruits, grapes, apple skins, candied sugar, spicy yeast with some light roasted coffee. It's truly up and down between dark and sweet and light and spicy. There is a cherry syrup in there somewhere like maraschino syrup; slightly tart with a sweetness.

Chocolate covered cherries, candied sugar, spicy yeast, plums and figs, some caramel and burnt toast. This is truly different. It's almost a soured/spiced Belgian Dubbel. It's very original and very good.

Light to medium body, high carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2013 23:08:16 | More by korguy123

jzapp

New York

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

03-10-2013 12:59:36 | More by jzapp