Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout - Terrapin Beer Company

tripledbrew

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured really dark brown, maybe almost black. Smooth and sweet, a little thin but not to the point of having a weak diluted flavor. Had a noticeable milk chocolate flavor without being over the top. Decent beer that I am glad to have had the chance to try. Its just as good or better than some other milk stouts out there, however I do not plan on drinking this beer again. Not so much the beers fault, I'm just not a big fan of this style.

Serving type: growler

02-19-2012 04:29:08 | More by tripledbrew

jimixr

Georgia

3.48/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Picked this up at a local growler station.

A: Thick, dark pour with around a finger of brown head. Pitch black, no light passes through this even held to the light.

S: Smells of dark chocolate with a little alcohol present. A decent aroma, but nothing special.

T: Some mild dark bitter chocolate nibs, semi sweet milk chocolate, roasted malt. Taste very much like chocolate milk that was carbonated.

M: Medium bodied, a little watery. I wish it was a little thicker. Carbonation is about right.

D: I like the beer, but cant help but think it could have been better. The watery body is the thing that bothered me.

Serving type: growler

05-05-2011 03:56:54 | More by jimixr

jpro

South Carolina

4.05/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Growler from CBX... poured into a "100 Beer Club" dimpled mug.

A: Black (or pretty close to black) - held to light, there isn't much going on highlight-wise; one finger, brown head fades fast to a few thin caramel swirls on the beer's surface; no lace.

S: Sweet; roasty malts; hints of dark chocolate.

T: Not as roasty as the nose would imply; sweet, though; somewhat chocolatey, although not overpoweringly so... just some nice touches of darker chocolate that help round out the coffee notes and the (very) slightly bitter finish.

M: Nice body... full, silky and a touch chewy; very smooth and not too sticky on the palate; lower carbonation; all of this leads to an increased drinkability...

D: The sweetness helps cut any roasted malt acridity and also eliminates any chance of a dry finish... as a result, its hard to put this one down... A good all-around beer, for sure; although I think that Terrapin could probably get away with calling this Moo-Hoo Milk Stout, as the chocolate is kept pretty well in check.

Serving type: growler

01-03-2011 06:43:06 | More by jpro

welldigger888

South Carolina

4.08/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

poured a nice opaque black with a nice tan head that laced well.
Nice chocolatey malty brew on the nose.
A little sweet for me, but hey! Really smooth chocolate malty flavors. Good roasty grain bill as well.
Very creamy smooth velvet quality for me. This is where I felt this brew excelled.
Easy drinker too!

Serving type: growler

12-31-2010 02:00:26 | More by welldigger888

argock

Virginia

3.48/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured from brown glass growler into a clear glass snifter. Growler fill at Beer Run (Charlottesville, VA) for $12.

A: Attractive black with cookie brown head that falls to a light beige wisp and leaves a few spots of lace along the glass.

S: Pretty light in aroma with some sweet chocolate and lightly toasted grain without much else. A bit more dark maltiness with some warming.

T: Very sweet chocolate milk through and through with some lactose sweetness countered with mostly sweet but a bit of darker chocolate flavors. The malts play second fiddle to the chocolate presence.

M: Very thin feel with overly active carbonation.

D: Enjoyable enough and a lighter bodied stab at this style, but it just doesn't have a lot depth of flavor, aroma, or feel. Not one of Terrapin's better brews to be sure. Nothing really wrong with it, but it just doesn't have any singular to suggest it.

Serving type: growler

12-23-2010 05:36:54 | More by argock

JG-90

New Jersey

4.03/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into mug gives a small, coffe-colored head, which settles into a small amount on top that looks like whip cream melted into hot chocolate. Beer is just on the dark brown side of black. Has moderate lacing. Smell consists of milk choclate, bitter dark chocolate, coffe, and burnt crusty dark bread.

Taste has more of a burnt/roasty character than in the nose, also more bitter. But this is all balanced out well and finishes on a sweet note. Taste starts with bitter dark chocolate and just the right amount of hops, then milk chocolate and roastiness with lingering bitterness, finishing with a sweet aftertasts that is slightly bitter. Mouthfeel is light with high carbonation, would like a more substantial body with less carbonation, but it does work just fine.

A beer that I love to have with a piece of cake or some cookies.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 02:14:35 | More by JG-90

Jason

Massachusetts

3.95/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz brown bottle with a vintage date.

Massive light brown head, stout black color. Iced hot cocoa, mild coffee, faint brown sugar, malt sweetness, and bread curst in the nose. Smooth, very creamy, roasted grain meets chocolate sweetness, modest hopping, sufficient bitterness, kiss of alcohol, finishes slightly sweet.

More or less what I expect in a Milk Stout is present, other elements ... mainly the chocolate character just add a pleasant flare to it all. Would love to see a version with chili peppers as well. They need to bring this one back.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 01:53:09 | More by Jason

Jonada

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

2012 release

Appearance: Pours black with 3 fingers of a creamy tan head. Body is nearly opaque, but there are hints of ruby red around the edges of the glass when held up to light. Decent head retention and left some light spotty lacing.

Smell: Milk chocolate, sweet malt, dairy, very light roastiness. Chocolate smell is reminiscent of Nestle Quick powder.

Taste: Similar to the nose. Milk chocolate, a tad bit roastier than the nose, with some light coffee flavor in the finish. Semisweet throughout.

Mouthfeel: Lighter end of medium bodied. Medium carbonation. Mouthfeel is not quite watery but does feel a bit thin.

Overall: I was expecting a bit more, but this was still pretty good. Ideal if you're you're looking for something to have with (or as) dessert but don't want something too heavy.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 02:07:11 | More by Jonada

larryi86

Delaware

4.03/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a snifter

A- Black with a two finger tan head.

S- Chocolate, roasted malts, hint of cherries.

T- Follows the nose, chocolate, light tartness, nice sweetness, hint of roasted malts.

M- Smooth, medium body, creamy.

O- A solid stout, nice creaminess and sweetness. Would pick this again.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 01:15:49 | More by larryi86

csparace

Illinois

4.31/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance (4.25) – Pours a black abyss. No light escapes. Two and a half finger chocolaty head. Carbonation visible only on the very sides which makes a really cool visual. Even holding it up to the light, even the edges are black as night. Lacing is minimal.

Smell (4.00) – Sweet chocolate notes. Hints of raspberry.

Taste (4.5) – Smell is confirmed. Really strong sweet milky chocolate. Slight smoky hints. Virtually all I am getting is chocolate milk – which is awesome. As much of it as I get, I never feel overwhelmed by it.

Mouthfeel (4.25) – Very smooth. Surprisingly drinkable for a stout. Reminds me of the sensation I get when I drink chocolate milk – I would like to gulp it down quickly but know my stomach might kill me.

Overall (4.25) – This is a perfect desert beer. Sooo much milky chocolate. The appearance is quite nice too. Really great pronounced chocolate which is never too much. I will be buying this again for sure.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 02:14:23 | More by csparace

sweemzander

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz. bottle poured into a snifter. Thanks to Chris for sharing!

(A)- Pours a near pitch black color. Some minimal tan froth.

(S) -Hello milk chocolate! Plenty of sweet vanilla and chocolate.

(T)- Very similar to the smell in that it has tons of creamy milk chocolate and subtle hints of vanilla.

(M)- A very smooth carbonation level and a good balance. Thankfully it is not too sweet but easy drinking and smooth.

(O)- I quite like this one. Sweet but creamy and chocolatey.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 18:26:02 | More by sweemzander

AmitC

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a snifter.

Quiet a thick pour for a milk stout. Dark brown color while pouring. Pitch black inside the glass. Less than a finger thick tan colored head that recedes pretty fast into a thin ring. Excellent lacing. Opaque.

Aroma is very sweet and malt forward. A good amount of roasted malts and some sweet dark chocolate. Some vanilla and cream. No alcohol.

Flavor is just about the same. A sweet tasting and roasted malt heavy taste. Chocolate and vanilla. Finish is sweet.

Mouth feel is medium light. A good silky touch. Very creamy. Low to moderate carbonation. Smooth.

Style Rate:: 4.5
Personal Rate: 3.75

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 04:14:40 | More by AmitC

ianjsullivan

Maryland

4.04/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

ST: 12oz poured into a pint glass.

A: Black with blood red tints at the bottom of the glass. Not a large head, spotty, brown ring around the glass with an island in the middle.

S: Chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, Guinness latte.

T: Sweet milk chocolate, yahoo, roasted malt, slight woody smoke, with a bit of bitterness in the finish.

M: Medium, smooth, creamy.

O: Smooth and tasty, sweet with enough of a bitter finish to not be cloying, Moo-Hoo reminds me of yahoo with a more bitter kick. A desert beer, it would handle blue cheese (Stilton) well.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 21:06:20 | More by ianjsullivan

Beerandboards

New Mexico

3.54/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A - pour gives about an inch or so of dark brown head. Leaves no lacing. Dark dark brown to black

S - milk chocolate, vanilla, some light malt

T - definitely get the chocolate milk vibe. Thin and quick flavor profile. Milk chocolate, light vanilla. Some maltiness. Finishes with darker bitter chocolate.

M - average. Medium carb, milky lactose.

O - overal, glad I tried it. Wouldn't turn it down, but wouldn't seek it out.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 03:22:17 | More by Beerandboards

Darkmagus82

Montana

4.26/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on tap in a 10 oz chalice glass

Appearance – Served a deep-deep brown colored brew with a one finger tan colored head. The head fades over about a two minute time period to leave a moderated level of lace.

Smell – The smell is big of sweet and dark. Lots of milk chocolate, lactose sugar, cream and vanilla permeate the smell. Mixed with these aromas, is a roasted malt, some smoke and a light coffee smell. Overall quit delicious.

Taste – The taste is very much as would be expected from the nose. It begins with a good dose of milk chocolate and caramel sweetness. Flavors of vanilla are mixed with these tastes and as the taste advances further more lactose and milk/cream flavors start coming to the tongue, creating an even more chocolate milk like taste. Toward the end a light roasted coffee and char/smoke flavor come to the tongue bittering the brew ever so slightly. While slightly bittered, the taste is still overall on the sweeter and richer side with the flavor combination at the end, leaving a nice milk chocolate flavor with the lighted amount of bitter flavor to linger on the tongue.

Mouthfeel – The body is a bit on the creamier and thicker side with a carbonation level that was rather normal. The average carbonation level kept it quite drinkable while the creamier body suited very nicely the chocolate and lactose flavors, brining a very creamy and soothing smooth flavor to the tongue.

Overall – This is a fantastic and tasty brew. It is chocolaty, creamy, and “milky” making it a nice chocolate milk kind of brew. While chocolate milk like, it is not sickening sweet and maintains a good drinkability and flavorful character. This is a very nice after dinner, dessert style brew.

Serving type: on-tap

03-13-2013 00:59:11 | More by Darkmagus82

gjoker321

Florida

4.36/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A - Dark brown/black with dark brown, large, dense head. Highlights of dark brown with brilliant clarity.
S - Clean maltiness with moderate roasty notes (light charcoal) and a delicate sweetness throughout. No Hops.
T - Roasty chocolate notes up front immediately followed by milk chocolate notes. Sweet balanced milky notes (lactose and maltose mix?). No hops.
M - Smooth creamy mouthfeeld with an overall medium-heavy viscosity.
D - A very nice, drinkable chocolate sweet stout I will have again and again. I would consider this a lighter version of a sweet stout but it is delicious and drinkable (hard to do considering how much flavor there is packed in there!).

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 01:04:24 | More by gjoker321

DaveBlack

Virginia

3.84/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: Incredibly dark, totally opaque. The head is maybe 1/2 a finger, and it disappears pretty quickly.

S: The chocolate from this one hits as soon as you pour. Not a whole lot behind it, some roasted malts, and maybe a little bit of a wood smoke smell.

T: Extremely rich chocolate taste. Roasted malts, some burnt malt bitterness, and also some hop bitterness. The finish is rather woody, but still with a lot of chocolate in it.

M: Creamy and smooth, moderately heavy body, fairly light on the carbonation (but heavier than I'd expect from a beer this dark) and slightly sticky.

O: A desert beer, and a sipper to be sure. If you like chocolate then there's no reason not to like this beer. Rich and creamy and heavy. Nice bitterness keeps it from being too sweet, though, so drinking one is not too much of a struggle

Serving type: bottle

03-08-2013 21:19:53 | More by DaveBlack

xShoWTeKx

South Carolina

4.73/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

A: Pitch black coffee color like basically all stouts, had a very small darker colored head with very little lacing.

S: The smell of this beer is amazing strong chocolate milk smell with a slight coffee finish

T: The taste follows the smell perfectly, strong chocolate taste with slight bit of coffee with a very smooth finish with a very very light hop presence.

M: Nice full bodied creamy mouth feel, not quite as "thick" as some but nice none the less.

O: This is by far one of my favorite stouts to date would recommend to anybody.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 07:01:55 | More by xShoWTeKx

kangarooAdam59

Maine

4.08/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thanx to Damian74Shensky:

Into a nonic:

A: dark brown body with a three finger off-white head that quickly settles to one finger leaving some nice clingy light lacing in rings above the bulb of my nonic, the head is level with some small light bubbles noticed in the center

S: strong milk chocolate up front, some light alcohol

T: sweet but balanced through the milk chocolate that seems a bit more balanced, bitter aftertaste

M: light to medium, sessionable, creamy, carbonation is barely felt, sweet sticky finish

O: what a nice milk/sweet stout, I'd have this one again, maybe not a superior beer, but still good.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 18:28:29 | More by kangarooAdam59

TWM

3.93/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got talked into this by the waiter last night- he was quite persuasive, given that my favorite beer was on tap (and let's be honest, a milk stout from a brewery an hour away isn't on tap all that often...) Glad he did- this beer didn't become my favorite, but it sure is good!

A- nice and dark, 1-finger head, a little lacing.

S- light considering the appearance

T- very nice, the chocolate was not too strong but added a nice richness to an already pleasantly rich beer. The bitterness was enough to balance the sweetness, the sugars were slightly caramelized, and the roasted malt lent a nuttiness that was perhaps the dominant characteristic. Very balanced.

M- smooth without being syrupy. The bitterness lingered just enough and the next breath after swallowing brought entirely new flavors in the beer to prominence.

Overall- very happy!

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 02:54:43 | More by TWM

Goosehunter75

Missouri

4.04/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A - Poured very dark ,almost black. Had very little head. Maybe a 1/2 a finger of light tan that dissappeared quickly

S - Lighter smelling than it looks. Could smell the melts with hints of chocolate an slightly smokey.

T - Very tasty! I could definately taste the chocolate milk! Also dtected hints of coffee and a slight better cherry taste on the finish.

M - Felt much slighter than it looks. Very silky and smooth. Few bubbles though

O - Very impressed and will pick it up again. Interesting flavors that are well done and balanced. Not a beer that I would set down and drink multiples of but wouldnt mind having a few around for cravings!

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 02:35:59 | More by Goosehunter75

57md

Pennsylvania

3.84/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a dark chocolate brown with a finger of head that quickly dissipates but leaves a trace of lacing behind on the glass. There are some mild roasted malt notes in the nose. The roasted malt flavor is present, but relatively light. This offering is not as creamy or sweet as most milk stouts, but the distinct taste of cocoa more than makes up for the lack of sweet notes. There is a bitter finish to this that is slightly out of style as well.

Very good, and certainly not the adult version of Yoo-Hoo as some have described it.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 04:29:19 | More by 57md

mjw1200

Ohio

4.34/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

2011 bottle I recieved last week.

Not much head, poured out and looked like a stout.

Smells good almost smoked or roasted and chocolate.

Might be the age but not a real milky flavor which I am good with. Thin mouthfeel and lots of roasted chocolate taste. Almost reminds me of a s'more.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2013 01:43:42 | More by mjw1200

Dave1999

Virginia

3.88/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours pitch black with a small head and a little lacing.

The smell is roasted malts and sweet dark chocolate. It's on the weak side.

The taste is roasted malts with milky chocolate. It's sweet and taste good just a little too weak.

The mouthfeel is pretty light with low carbonation.

Overall the flavour, smell and mouthfeel are all lighter than I hoped for. It tastes decent but for the price expected more.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 01:22:33 | More by Dave1999

tectactoe

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours black, black and more black - only a thin sliver of dark-ass brown can be seen on the very top of the brew when held to the light. Otherwise - a black hole. Light-ish tan head piles up quickly, lasts for a while, and looks creamy as hell. Aroma on this beer is a little light at first, hard to get anything useful out of it, but picks up about 5 to 10 minutes in. Sweet chocolates up front; milky, creamy, and sugary. Lots of sweetness in the form of roasted malts and barley as well. Delicate, soft, and sweet - not much bitterness or harshness, if any, to be detected (at least on the aroma). Once this baby warms up a little bit, the nose becomes even more powerful, yet remains mellow and easy-going. Definitely a nice treat.

The taste is blueprinted by a map of roasted barley; high on the roast, full of sweetness, almost sugary, but far from cloying. No real char or ashiness from the malts, perfect for this style. Dense, milky chocolates - I'd like to say "bittersweet" chocolates, but they're really not bitter at all, just sweet and a little toasty. Takes like a coffee with cream and sugar, but substitute cocoa and roasted barley for the coffee. Surprisingly enough, I'm not getting any real coffee flavor from this. I think in almost any stout, you can probably convince yourself there are "coffee" flavors in there, but really, there are none jumping out here, so I won't even go there. Oats, grains, and sweetness abound. Creamy, silky and borderline thick on the palate, ending with a mild nuttiness and a delicate sweetness with an ever-so-slight bitter twinge from the roasted malt.

Very good milk stout. Sweet without being too sweet, easily drinkable and enjoyable all the way through. I've been pretty impressed with the Terrapin beers I've had so far... I must seek out more.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2013 04:33:53 | More by tectactoe