Terrapin Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout - Terrapin Beer Company

Neffbeer

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a tulip:

A: Huge tan head with great retention and tons of lacing. Black and more black, completely opaque even when held up to the light.

S: Roasted coffee predominates followed by some chocolate covered raisins and pumpernickel bread. Absolutely luscious.

T: The coffee is more muted in the flavor (still really prevelant though), which allows the other aspects of the malt to shine through. Bitter chocolate, toasty dark bread, and raisins dance in my mouth. I am really loving this beer, and it even finishes dry. At 8.1% the alcohol is very well masked.

M: Every aspect seems to be complete. The mouthfeel is just as excellent as all of the other components, full bodied and medium carbonation.

D: It is exceptionally drinkable for a coffee flavored imperial stout. If I see this one on the shelf again I will be sure to scoop up another 4 pack.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2010 02:03:50 | More by Neffbeer

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-18-2013 07:28:57 | More by HumphreyLee

deonreds

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-17-2013 06:54:25 | More by deonreds

bmurray10

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-16-2013 19:56:55 | More by bmurray10

RWLawman

North Carolina

4.39/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A - Jet black with little head. Looks like a glass of black coffee.

S - Dominated by coffee, followed up by roasted malts, chocolate, and a hint of vanilla.

T - Follows the nose, with a heavy, fresh, black coffee flavor. In addition, there is a noticeable presence of roasted malts and chocolate, with just the slightest hint of vanilla. The coffee bitterness is definitely there, as well.

M - Medium-bodied with balanced carbonation. Creamy texture.

O - Delicious beer. Well worth the wait and searching. Highly recommended for those who enjoy coffee stouts as much as I do. I compare this to Founder's Breakfast Stout, as I feel the two taste pretty similar.

Serving type: on-tap

06-16-2013 01:08:58 | More by RWLawman

Hobo

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-16-2013 00:24:51 | More by Hobo

MastaShonuf

California

4/5  rDev -7%

06-13-2013 05:17:05 | More by MastaShonuf

whatname

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-13-2013 00:23:00 | More by whatname

Gotti311

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-12-2013 16:44:19 | More by Gotti311

TheGreatFozzini

California

4.36/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Pours nearly black with 1/2 finger of a dark tan, almost brown head. Body is opaque

Smell: Wafts to your nose from 3 feet way. Coffee and chocolate easily. It feels like Tom and Jerry when the Cheese smell lifts Jerry off of the ground.

Taste: Tastes like I smell thank you very much. Chocolate, coffee and malt come through well

Mouthfeel: Creamy and finishes with a warm alcohol feel.

Overall: If you like coffee stout, this is a must have.

Serving type: bottle

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 05:51:30 | More by TheGreatFozzini

CADMixes

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-12-2013 02:51:26 | More by CADMixes

UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-12-2013 01:28:15 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-11-2013 17:59:44 | More by dsnyder61

Hopbully

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-11-2013 05:29:53 | More by Hopbully

mvdillman

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-10-2013 18:32:15 | More by mvdillman

MikeCasey

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -18.6%

06-10-2013 15:37:54 | More by MikeCasey

PHBoiler

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -24.4%

06-10-2013 14:51:50 | More by PHBoiler

andysc83

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

06-10-2013 02:45:02 | More by andysc83

ndepriest

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-09-2013 19:55:52 | More by ndepriest

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.29/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A-dark brown black color with a nice tan head and some lacing

S-dark roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, molasses

T-rich roasted coffee, dark malt, chocolate, hint of vanilla, earthy, molasses

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, rich and smooth

O-a solid stout, easy drinking and nice rich coffee flavor

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 18:39:34 | More by MDDMD

woodchip

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-09-2013 18:30:51 | More by woodchip

hoptualBrew

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-09-2013 02:08:01 | More by hoptualBrew

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-08-2013 14:12:25 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

sleuthdog

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

2012 Vintage into Kuhnhenn tulip

Thanks LiquidDegenerate

Pour: A typical dark pour but the darkness on this one for some reason exudes a creaminess to me. A nice finger of chocolate milk colored head that is persistent.

Smell: Up front there is a nice coffee aroma that is neither bitter nor sweet. It is a great balanced coffee aroma with some of the typical players: chocolate, roasted malts, vanilla.

Taste: Like the nose with the coffee the main player and in the background chocolate, molasses, a touch of vanilla, and the roasted notes. I find it somewhat astringent and more bitter than I'd like. I find it actually somewhat artificial tasting.

Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied but a little let down because I find it a little too thin. It is creamy and smooth albeit a little astringent to me.

Overall: Can't help but to compare and I'd take Founders Breakfast Stout to this any day. Disappointed in this one to be honest. I like it but I'll stick with FBS, thanks.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 01:51:59 | More by sleuthdog

Andreias21

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-07-2013 13:49:55 | More by Andreias21