Darkest Hour - Deep Ellum Brewing Company

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.38/5  rDev -19.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Black in color with a tan head.

Rye and roast. The spice is there, but it dries out the beer more. It is pretty roasty the way it is. Lots of coffee roast with chocolate.

Ends dry and roasted.

Overall, solid but to dry. The rye was a unique take on the style.

Serving type: on-tap

01-12-2013 03:30:10 | More by mothman

htdoerge

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

04-22-2013 23:13:31 | More by htdoerge

Cvescalante

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-09-2013 21:19:57 | More by Cvescalante

gtermi

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%

04-06-2013 20:38:59 | More by gtermi

garyford

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%

04-04-2013 20:17:18 | More by garyford

ThirdEyePA

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

03-09-2013 23:44:05 | More by ThirdEyePA

Danielbt

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

02-22-2013 20:22:01 | More by Danielbt

Dwtucker90

Texas

5/5  rDev +19%

02-16-2013 03:58:48 | More by Dwtucker90

Ranz

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

02-05-2013 03:06:18 | More by Ranz

Ford

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

02-02-2013 03:19:35 | More by Ford

tubeyes

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

01-25-2013 22:58:04 | More by tubeyes

Mastertensu

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

01-20-2013 01:37:52 | More by Mastertensu

JohnBender

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

01-19-2013 03:11:05 | More by JohnBender

IrishGermanAmerican

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%

01-18-2013 20:25:48 | More by IrishGermanAmerican

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

01-14-2013 03:28:11 | More by ilikebeer03

BJasny

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

12-22-2012 18:57:22 | More by BJasny

dkw0063

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

12-01-2012 14:38:16 | More by dkw0063

dumptruck81

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

07-11-2012 19:46:17 | More by dumptruck81

pandajuice22

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-26-2012 18:52:30 | More by pandajuice22

Mora2000

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Common Table 2nd Anniversary Party.

The beer pours a very dark brown to black color with a dark brown head. The aroma is full of chocolate and coffee, with some very nice roasted malt notes and a hint of cream. The flavor is more of the same, with a ton of milk chocolate and some coffee and roasted malt in the background. The beer is very sweet and I don't get hardly any hop character or bitterness. Medium to thick mouthfeel and medium carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2012 04:27:18 | More by Mora2000

Danobold

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-13-2012 02:21:56 | More by Danobold

FreshZ

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-19-2012 15:19:08 | More by FreshZ

DCon

Missouri

4.15/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on-tap @ the Schlafly Repeal of Prohibition Festival @ the Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood, MO. Tapped from the Black/Silver Tap Handle into a 16oz Schlafly Cup. Only allowed them to fill my cup half way at first, but then went for another 8oz pour. Fantastic!

Aroma- A very big and distinct cherry note pops out first at me. Rich and strong with barleywine like attributes. Very nice overall!

Appearance- Received with a 1.5 finger, dark brown head that had great retention. Has a jet black colored body and opaque. Leaves a good amount of suds behind.

Flavor- Sweet, deep malts, and richness all describe this brew. The sweetness branches out into the realm of fruits but not specifically to cherry like in the nose. Has a nice boozy flavor that isn't too overpowering and then has a medium bitterness.

Mouthfeel- Medium-Full Bodied & Thin, Light Carbonation, Textured and Chewy, and then has a sweet finish.

Overall Impression- A big time beer from Deep Ellum that has nice fruit characteristics and sweetness beyond anything I've had before. Such a complexed brew as well. I had to go back for two pours! You should try having one first and making your own judgement call on this wild beer.

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2012 21:01:45 | More by DCon

chelseadanny

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%

02-28-2012 10:37:16 | More by chelseadanny

champ103

Texas

4.4/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Down House in Houston Texas.

A: Pours a dark black color. Nearly opaque. A well formed one finger tan head forms and sticks throughout. Light lace is left behind. This is a looker.
S: Lightly roasted malts in the nose. Toasted bread/biscuit malts. Toffee and chocolate take over from here with some lighter creamed coffee. Very nice.
T: Ultra smooth milk chocolate. Toasted bready malts. Toffee some coffee. Excellent.
M/D: A full body with moderate carbonation. Ultra smooth and silky. The alcohol is not noticeable at all. Such an easy sipper, and a treat to drink.

This is really good. One of the better Imperial Stouts made in Texas. Incredibly enjoyable and well made. I will be looking forward to more from these guys.

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2012 00:15:51 | More by champ103