Chocolate Sombrero - Clown Shoes

BeerBuddy2122

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

02-11-2013 15:22:25 | More by BeerBuddy2122

langchops

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-20-2013 16:49:11 | More by langchops

potownbill

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-20-2013 13:21:52 | More by potownbill

brycevolk

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-20-2013 12:26:45 | More by brycevolk

Dhamma73

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-19-2013 19:11:08 | More by Dhamma73

afrokaze

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-18-2013 22:16:41 | More by afrokaze

Kreko7

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-18-2013 07:33:17 | More by Kreko7

megamass

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-18-2013 04:28:56 | More by megamass

pin

Australia

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-16-2013 19:45:13 | More by pin

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.89/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a snifter at Firkin.

This seems like a good companion to my spicy pork sandwich... It pours a straight onyx topped by a finger of tan foam. The nose comprises roasted malts, cocoa, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla bean. The taste brings in more of the same, though here the spices take a back seat to the stronger contingents of cocoa and roast. There ain't any peppers to be seen, though... The body is a hefty-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry finish. Overall, a very nice spiced stout, but the lack of any chile character leaves me wanting a bit. Still, good times.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2013 16:01:20 | More by TMoney2591

crobinso

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-15-2013 01:28:54 | More by crobinso

beersvh23

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-13-2013 02:21:56 | More by beersvh23

Arsenal0328

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-13-2013 01:04:02 | More by Arsenal0328

mobrockman

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-12-2013 21:09:43 | More by mobrockman

2GOOFY

California

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-12-2013 14:49:04 | More by 2GOOFY

William85

Texas

4.15/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Based on the other reviews and the beer's marketing, I was expecting an unusual flavor profile with a strong finish (from the ancho chiles). However, I was a bit surprised by the subtlety of the flavors. The chiles were detectable, but their contribution was fairly minor; and I found the chocolate notes to be only slightly more prevalent than I would expect in any given American stout.

Overall, this is a very drinkable imperial stout which I would certainly recommend to anyone who likes the style; but its flavors weren't nearly as unusual/interesting as I had hoped they would be.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 20:20:49 | More by William85

Musineer

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-11-2013 00:47:20 | More by Musineer

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-10-2013 18:49:50 | More by JamesStreet

PatGreer

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-09-2013 04:41:29 | More by PatGreer

ksimons

New York

4.29/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A-almost black with no highlights and a fingers worth of dark tan head that leaves some lace on the glass

S-rich malt, lots of chocolate, and spicy cinnamon

T-chocolate malt, dark and milk chocolate, light roasted coffee, bit of vanilla sweetness, and chile spiciness to give it a bit of a kick at the finish

M-medium to full body, moderate carbonation, dry roasted mouthfeel

Overall I think Clown Shoes does some great beers and this is another one. Really love the chiles in this one.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 21:30:17 | More by ksimons

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-06-2013 03:46:04 | More by Hallertau

Halluxone

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-06-2013 01:30:19 | More by Halluxone

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-05-2013 00:27:27 | More by jayhunter357

shehateme

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-05-2013 00:18:04 | More by shehateme

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-05-2013 00:17:30 | More by In_Control_Mike