Silva Stout - Green Flash Brewing Co.

Xtent

California

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

01-29-2013 22:24:52 | More by Xtent

SPLITGRIN

Kentucky

4.79/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

A vigorous pour gets me two full fingers of chocolate malt colored head. The foam actually sits in two different levels the top being slightly lighter then the bottom level. Lace is consistent and leaves a ramp to the glass. Body is the purest of ink blot black. Nose is absolutely delectable with chocolate brownies, chocolate malt, and rich mellow bourbon tones. The smell is amazing and truely inviting. As I take first sip I quickly have to check the label and verify the alcohol content. This beer is so chocolatey, creamy and rich there is no trace of the 10.1% content. Sweet bourbon soaked heavy bread and coco dance on the palate. I consider myself a huge long time fan of big stouts and this is nothing short of spectacular. Granted this one is definitely on the sweeter side. This makes the perfect night cap or desert beer. Finish is long sweet and heavy but in a good way. I will be seeking out much more of this gem in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 00:59:54 | More by SPLITGRIN

Kreko7

California

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-19-2013 16:18:41 | More by Kreko7

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -21.7%

05-18-2013 18:26:58 | More by eyeenjoybeer

KingEdward

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-15-2013 21:29:51 | More by KingEdward

Zbeetleman

California

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-15-2013 03:26:34 | More by Zbeetleman

tourdot

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-14-2013 06:25:55 | More by tourdot

IPAyForHops

California

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-13-2013 00:19:27 | More by IPAyForHops

CoryR

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-12-2013 06:13:31 | More by CoryR

themind

New Jersey

4.51/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Magnificent! Wow! excellent brew from Green Flash. This is the best brew I have had from them. Pours a nice head with a strong bourbon stout aroma. Fairly creamy mouthfeel with a little ABV burn. This for sure I would purchase again id I could. If you like bourbon stouts this is one to seek out. Up against the big boys this guy can throw some hands!

Bottom Line: Very, very good BB stout!

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 00:37:38 | More by themind

strongaf

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-11-2013 07:25:50 | More by strongaf

hilgart1

Illinois

5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-11-2013 01:07:08 | More by hilgart1

sukwonee

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-10-2013 23:12:31 | More by sukwonee

Adamostella

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-10-2013 19:52:30 | More by Adamostella

BMart

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-08-2013 19:10:12 | More by BMart

mindspin315

New Jersey

4.4/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Silva Stout Batch 2 (12/2012) poured into Firestone Walker snifter

Apperance: Poured a nice thick 2 fingers worth of light brown head. Settled to a solid cap. Legs stay hanging around the glass with nice lacing after each sip. Dark body with the lightest of brown on the edges.

Smell: Silva Stout really takes on the aromas of the wood it is aged in. Lots of charred oak, very woody, touch of dark fruits, dark chocolate, and licorice in the back of the nose. Rich dark chocolate comes through more and more as the nose is taken in.

Taste: Chocolate, pitted cherry mixed with plenty of charred oak. Very bourbon like, dries out in the finish with some tannin & heat on the back end...light ash left in the aftertaste. The taste and feel are def reminiscent of bourbon. Not the huge vanilla, coffee, chocolate notes you get in a lot of barrel aged beers, but more of a showcase of the woodiness in a beer. Different than other BA Stouts, but non-less delicious. A light metallic taste comes through in the middle to end, which might be the one thing that makes this less than world class to me. Overall the finish is clean and long much like a bourbon. Left with a nice coating of flavors.

Overall: This is a BA stout that has a huge American whiskey feel to it. Plenty of white oak char and bourbon barrel presence while chocolate is the strongest flavor. This beer is more about the feel than the flavor...not that the flavor is anything less than tasty. The dry finish, with the tannin and bold chocolate flavor make this one to savor and enjoy. This may not be as in your face as many BA beers but it is incredible in the way that the wood/bourbon play their way though this stout.

[95/100]

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 05:23:26 | More by mindspin315

mcdonald422

California

5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-06-2013 16:54:43 | More by mcdonald422

CaptCleveland

Ohio

4.61/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle poured into Huna snifter, no dating. Big thanks to zchall23.

Black, opaque elixir, huge 2-finger, tan-brown head, dissipates to stable rim. Plenty of lacing with the first few sips, clears as the brew warms.

Wonderful vanilla, bourbon, oak, char and burnt malt aromas. The vanilla and oak predominate and are quite enjoyable.

More chocolate and cocoa come through at the forefront. The bourbon is understated but comes through at the end. A nice amalgam of dark fruits, cocoa, burnt malt and bourbon. Nicely balanced and create a very complex brew.

Full body, nicely carbonated, rich.

Well done and another example of the craftsmanship that pervades GF. Seek this out. It has been a want of mine for some time and well worth the effort.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 04:37:07 | More by CaptCleveland

TheBeerTruck

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-03-2013 02:58:29 | More by TheBeerTruck

ChugginOil

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-02-2013 18:24:27 | More by ChugginOil

arfenhouse

California

4.7/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

A: Black with a brown head. Retention is good and has some spotty lacing.

S: Big on the roasted cacao with a small amount of syrupy chocolate. Decent amount of coffee aroma. Vanilla and roasted coconut. Bourbon is decently hot on the nose.

T: Getting a good dose of sweet syrup-like chocolate and dark fruits (raisin mainly). Bourbon, vanilla, and black coffee come in midway and extend all the way into the aftertaste. Bourbon is not too strong or hot.

M: Medium body and medium-light carbonation. Wet. Mouth-coating feeling.

O: Great beer. I'd pay 20$ for a 22oz.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 06:43:21 | More by arfenhouse

aasher

Indiana

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-02-2013 00:50:00 | More by aasher

bonkers

New Jersey

4.21/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

thanks to arash1000 for this one, bottled 12/12. Poured from a 12ounce bottle into a CCB snifter, jet black pour, thin tan head. The aroma is full of bourbon, vanilla, roast coffee. the flavors are well balanced, nice mix of all the aromas, lingering boozey finish. the body is medium/full, well carbonated, smooth mouthfeel. a very good beer, glad I have 2.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 23:15:54 | More by bonkers

jhillwastaken

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

04-30-2013 09:00:27 | More by jhillwastaken

ridglens

Indiana

4/5  rDev -10.5%

04-28-2013 23:29:35 | More by ridglens