Lake Trout Stout - Sebago Brewing Company

GrittyMug345

Maine

4.13/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had this at the first Sebago Full Moon Cask event, which Kai said he plans to make a regular occurence (yes!) on 11/2/09, poured into a shaker pint. A wonderful three finger, coarse, light tan head sits atop a beautiful deep mahogany body, very ipressive head considering this was out of the cask. A huge nose of coffee and sweet, dark malts, followed by some bitter cocao. Tastes of coffee, roasted malts, a great herbal hop presence that balances nicely. Great mouthfeel, a little thinner than on the nitro tap, as I would expect, but a nice medium body. This was insanely drinkable, I could have sessioned this one all night, I like this one much better on cask than nitro tap or bottle.

Serving type: cask
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

11-04-2009 21:42:04 | More by GrittyMug345

seplo

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

05-20-2013 23:24:06 | More by seplo

Burkbom23

Connecticut

3.48/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Dark brown near black. Ruby hues. 1 Finger brownish head that fades fairly quickly. Loads of raw grain in the aroma. Earthy, dirt. Almost soapy smell. Little chocolate. Taste consists of chocolate, toffee and roasted flavors. Some smokiness. Bitter finish for a stout. Very drinkable stout. Kind of hoe hum. Wouldnt turn one down but wouldnt seek one out either.

Serving type: bottle
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

05-09-2013 01:38:49 | More by Burkbom23

smutty33

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

05-01-2013 14:33:02 | More by smutty33

trotnixon

Maine

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

04-24-2013 10:46:23 | More by trotnixon

Beermaine

Maine

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

04-22-2013 00:55:45 | More by Beermaine

erlenmeyer

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

03-17-2013 17:44:28 | More by erlenmeyer

PrimScrewhead

Rhode Island

2.75/5  rDev -28.4%

03-12-2013 01:09:08 | More by PrimScrewhead

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

03-09-2013 23:50:12 | More by spycow

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

4.21/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

My beer review served in a 8 oz. plastic hotel cup.

Black with a showy tan head. Several layers of lace left like one of those sand art things bottles.

Smells like roast malt, char and goey dark chocolate syrup. Has an encompassing leafy, muddy throughout.

Tastes like it smells only stronger. Bittersweet chocolate and coffee with a lovely bitter roast malt back and fade. Mud puddle earthyness.

A bit thin for most stouts but downright chewy at 4.75% abv.

Lake Trout is Sebago's epiphany beer; far better than anything else in their portfolio. Three years ago I actually heard an argument about this very subject break out two rows in front of me during a Phish concert.

Serving type: bottle
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

03-03-2013 00:05:20 | More by donkeyrunner

Kreizler

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

02-17-2013 18:06:09 | More by Kreizler

Tschnab

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

01-23-2013 16:27:52 | More by Tschnab

deebo

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled 8-4-12
A-attractive creamy tan head. Clear with a chocolate brown color
S-aromas of coffee, sweet toasted dark malt-very nice
T-spot on with the nose. The malts are rich without being too bitter
M-very smooth, moderate carbonation
O-easy drinking full flavored excellent stout. Successfully Walks the line of being rich dark malt flavor without being over the top bitter

Serving type: bottle
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

12-24-2012 17:13:26 | More by deebo

ScottHeidrich119

Maine

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

11-18-2012 00:26:43 | More by ScottHeidrich119

zekeman17

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

10-16-2012 00:35:58 | More by zekeman17

h4ger

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

09-15-2012 02:04:06 | More by h4ger

RyanMarshall27

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

09-11-2012 01:31:58 | More by RyanMarshall27

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

09-07-2012 20:24:07 | More by mendvicdog

ncstephen

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

08-26-2012 21:10:34 | More by ncstephen

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.9/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured on nitro-tap and served in a tumbler pint, the beer has a great cascade along the chestnut and auburn body, leveling off with a thin, dense, light tan head that looks creamy smooth. Aromas of roast coffee, dark chocolate, and a solid roasted grain in the background. Flavors of coffee, both roasted and bitter, on a light, dry body. Dark chocolate and charcoal lace the tongue and roof of the mouth while you drink, with the solid coffee bitter keeping the palate in check. Smokey and roasted aftertaste, with a curtain of lacing all over the glass. The finish is bitter and dry, just as it should be. Very tasty and smooth.

Serving type: nitro-tap
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

08-24-2012 22:47:05 | More by GarthDanielson

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

08-19-2012 23:19:20 | More by northyorksammy

Bdel34

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

08-17-2012 17:42:21 | More by Bdel34

Dope

Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: A dark brown with just a hint of red in there. Thick and dense light brown head. Fades slowly leaving a nice swirly lacework behind.

S: Nice roasty aroma. Mainly coffee with a bunch of oatmeal that adds some nice creaminess. A hint of bitter dark chocolate and a touch of smoke.

T: Smooth oatmeal with some smokey/charred malt. Coffee mainly and just a hint of dark chocolate but not much. Fairly bitter with all the smoke and coffee. The oatmeal tries to smooth it out but doesn't quite make it.

M: Medium bodied, smooth and creamy.

O: Not a bad stout. On the very roasty and smokey side. Low sweetness; quite bitter. Almost no sign of chocolate which probably would have helped balance it out.

Serving type: bottle
@ Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St, Portland

08-16-2012 03:42:05 | More by Dope

zhumphrey

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

08-15-2012 00:05:18 | More by zhumphrey

raythealeman

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

08-09-2012 01:49:37 | More by raythealeman