Vampire Slayer - Clown Shoes

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rAvg: 4.14
pDev: 10.39%
Reviews: 195
Hads: 410

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Clown Shoes

Massachusetts, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial Stout | 10.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (181), on-tap (13), cask (1).

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Reviews by eandersen:

eandersen

Massachusetts

4.43/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A- Pours pitch black, can't really see through this one at all anywhere in the glass. Nice fluffy tan head that dissipates quickly and leaves some pretty nice lacing.

S- Lots of smoky malts, a bit of an espresso after smell but definitely a very strong smoke flavor. Very slight hint of alcohol suggesting the 10% ABV.

T- Definitely a smoky quality on the tongue also, but the taste is certainly sweeter than I expected from the smell. Maybe something to do with the lactose they add? Almost a black licorice quality. Very nice surprise. As the beer warms the smokiness starts to show itself more and begin to overtake the sweetness. While you certainly notice that the 10% is there it is by no means overwhelming, it mostly comes through as a warming sensation.

M- Very smooth, not too highly carbonated so its nice and thick, just like an imperial stout should be.

O- Very nice brew. I had an expectation of a purely smokey beer, but the depth of this one was a great surprise. Definitely recommending this one to some buddies.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2012 02:42:11 | More by eandersen

More User Reviews:

markgugs

New Jersey

4/5 rDev -3.4%

05-24-2013 01:27:33 | More by markgugs

Absolut

California

4.25/5 rDev +2.7%

05-23-2013 19:38:57 | More by Absolut

NightNyx

Florida

1/5 rDev -75.8%

05-22-2013 23:33:48 | More by NightNyx

xseanprimex

South Carolina

4/5 rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 18:53:45 | More by xseanprimex

BrewTasting

Nevada

4.5/5 rDev +8.7%

05-20-2013 18:40:14 | More by BrewTasting

roblund

California

4/5 rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 14:58:38 | More by roblund

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5 rDev -3.4%

05-19-2013 14:26:44 | More by drgonzo2k2

beechner224

Florida

4.56/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a large pint glass. Pours rich black with just enough head. Looks like a large stout should. On smell I get chocolate, caramel, and coffee - very nice.

On first sip it is really good. I still get the chocolate and coffee. It is nicely balanced and mouthfeel is lighter than you would expect. There are several light flavors in there: vanilla, hint of booze, and very smooth.

Starting to really like clown shoes - several of there latest samplings have been great.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 22:27:28 | More by beechner224

dertyd

California

4.25/5 rDev +2.7%

05-18-2013 07:30:16 | More by dertyd

CharlesRamsey

California

3.15/5 rDev -23.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Like Kim Kardasian, looks are deceiving. A full body apperance, with a trunk full of junk. That is a little too harsh as i know how well reviewed this offering is, but you get my point. Flavor complexities that still need to be worked out, with high points of coffee grinds, burnt chocolate but a thin, syrupy mouthfeel that missed the richness of some others. The dark, thin head stayed, with low carbonation that needed more balance for me to want to try it again.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 02:00:37 | More by CharlesRamsey

SweetBrown

California

3.18/5 rDev -23.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

I don't always drink stout, but when I do, it will most likely not be another Vampire Slayer. The color was a mix of dark raspberry and dark roast coffee beans, with a thin layer of foam, which on looks alone, seemed very promising. However, upon first sip, I found it somewhat syrupy and not as smooth as its looks, with taste notes that was a cross between black licorice and soy sauce. This was not a thirst quencher, but more like a meal. For these same reasons, it's probably a great drink for those who appreciate a good hearty imperial stout. As a fan of True Blood, glad I tried it, but may have been too big of a bite for this IPA-er.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 01:45:50 | More by SweetBrown