Pot Kettle Black - Yeastie Boys

cwguy5

North Carolina

3.55/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

A - pretty darn dark, black as i can tell with maybe some deep brown highlights; sticky, foamy, smooth, cinnamon colored head that left lots of lacing

S - some rubber tire, raw nuts, cream, toast - unique...

T - roasted malt, nuts, then some bitterness that starts very mild and then increases a bit ending in a dry, moderately bitter aftertaste

M - very, creamy mouthfeel on a medium body; light, smooth carbonation not unlike nitro

O - different take on the style; not sure if the hops were faded or just very light to begin with but the flavors were actually pretty balaced; i enjoyed the nuttiness and creamy texture; the smell is weird though

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2012 02:19:46 | More by cwguy5

lisagirl

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-12-2013 08:20:55 | More by lisagirl

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-11-2013 01:16:34 | More by TheBadger0289

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-01-2013 03:27:31 | More by spycow

DukeX13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-01-2013 00:08:14 | More by DukeX13

farrago

New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Damn near foams out of the glass with an average pour, gives you about a finger of LIQUID below the head, excellent retention not helping matters, it’s a very deep brown color, quite airy with hardly any larger bubbles, lots of cratering as it does finally dissolve, the lacing is thick and above average. The liquid likewise is a dark brown, clean but mostly opaque, with a brightening orange cast at the glass bottom. Heavy roast to the nose, coffee beans, dark chocolate, baguette, hard toffee, at times leafy with pungent white citrus and also pine sap notes, too much toast for much fruit to come through, lots of kick and energy. Medium-bodied, dry with an almost dusty texture to it. The carbonation acts like sandpaper gently scrubbing the tongue, doesn’t really provide lift. The coffee roast knit back into a larger and milkier chocolate base, more caramel than toffee. The white grapefruit citrus remains comfortably in second place. Pine, licorice and some cherry pit next, the more you sip the hoppier it seems. Might actually benefit from additional smokiness. Does not strive for crazy complexity, chooses an interesting array of flavors and keeps the recipe simple.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 23:59:23 | More by farrago

dmorgan310

Panama

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

03-14-2013 00:32:07 | More by dmorgan310

Thomas_Picton

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +13%

03-11-2013 01:15:56 | More by Thomas_Picton

jkermitj

Mississippi

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

03-10-2013 22:47:49 | More by jkermitj

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

3.64/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

330mL bottle, no date

pours a very dark brown, almost black. ruby colored highlights when held up to the light. thin off-white head, good head retention. smells of slight mild roast and nice earthy hops. pleasant. the taste starts slightly sweet, but finishes more balanced with dank herbal-like hop flavors. none of the roastiness that I picked up the aroma. medium to full bodied, medium level of carbonation, it works.

I have a feeling that the hops may have faded a bit on the journey half-way around the world. but still a nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 03:41:37 | More by jmdrpi

pottergator

New York

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

03-04-2013 01:10:20 | More by pottergator

04beerguy

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

02-14-2013 20:45:38 | More by 04beerguy

cooler4life

Quebec (Canada)

3.66/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A: Poured a monstrous four finger mocha head. Beer is a pitch black color. Lacing and glass retention are great.

S: Slightly acidic, coffee beans, peat, cacao.

T: Slight malt and hops. Balanced with coffee notes and bittersweet chocolate.

M: Crispy clean. Great balance of stickiness and carbonation. For coming all the way from Down Under, it was really pleasant.

O: Average +

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2013 16:18:22 | More by cooler4life

sendbeer

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

01-06-2013 06:15:12 | More by sendbeer

rpstevens

New Hampshire

2.5/5  rDev -33.5%

01-04-2013 03:43:27 | More by rpstevens

tykechandler

Indiana

4.23/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

note: 12 oz bottle aged for approximately 2 months (not likely a huge difference, but must be noted)

A- dark brown with a nice lacing head, about two fingers high poured delicately from a bottle

S- dark berries! some malt as well.

T- actually much smokier and maltier than i remember it being fresh (dunno if that's my memory being faulty or due to the moderate aging this bottle has accrued). still light, but with more pronounced chocolate notes, maybe some coffee.

M- light, slightly fizzy actually, which is a bit surprising.

O- better than i recall. again, not sure how much is due to the slight aging and how much is due to memory. but a totally fine beer regardless. now i kinda want a fresh one, and another to cellar for a year, just for fun. certainly recommended for fans of the style.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2012 07:20:41 | More by tykechandler

IRONRakkasan

California

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

12-12-2012 00:07:11 | More by IRONRakkasan

BS-

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

4.25/5  rDev +13%

12-05-2012 15:50:15 | More by BS-

girlmeetsbeer16

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -20.2%

11-29-2012 02:05:28 | More by girlmeetsbeer16

SLeffler27

New York

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Almost black with dark brown highlights in a Dogfish Head snifter. The head is explosive and glistens chestnut brown as it ranges from creamy to rocky and quickly overwhelms the glass. The head slowly turns completely rocky and barely diminishes.

The aroma is reminiscent of dark berries with a light, but distinctive, pine and faint roasted malt. Additionally, one may find some baker’s chocolate.

The flavor is surprisingly light with bitterness and sweetness. Roasted malt is varely noticeable in the mild finish. As it warms, some coffee and chocolate is released.

This one has a medium to light body with a watery texture and surprisingly light, fizzy carbonation. The alcohol is as expected.

Pot Kettle Black is easily consumable once the head tames a bit. Overall it is okay on its own, but better when accompanied by food.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2012 21:04:50 | More by SLeffler27

weonfire

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.4%

11-24-2012 16:03:39 | More by weonfire

durlta

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

11-24-2012 05:44:53 | More by durlta

sneaks2210

New York

4.25/5  rDev +13%

11-21-2012 19:08:37 | More by sneaks2210

nquigley16

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

11-10-2012 22:06:38 | More by nquigley16

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Draft offering served in a mug at the Trapp Door. I never had an offering from the Yeasty Boys before so I had to try this. It appears dark brown in color with ruby clarity through the body. A rich finger of khaki head sits atop and slowly fades leaving a wall of lace on the glassware.

The aroma is fruity with a mixture of alcohol esters and fruity to floral hop quality. A hint of licorice root and something almost like root beer fills the nose midway. Some roasty grain is the last scent noted.

The flavor is roasty with a solid inclusion of fruity and floral hops blending with fruity esters of alcohol. Like the nose suggested, a flavor of licorice and root beer is noted mid-palate which is a bit strange.

This is on the lighter side of medium bodied with a modest amount of carbonation visually and a bit thinner in the feel. It is smooth, easy drinking and quite unique. I had no problems finishing my glass but style-wise it made me scratch my head. Think something along the lines of a weak porter blended with root beer. The hop additions seem to come all late in the process providing plenty of aroma and flavor but little bitterness. Strange but decent.

Serving type: on-tap

11-05-2012 19:25:38 | More by stakem