Flannel Pajamas Stout - Begyle Brewing Company

emerge077

Illinois

3.78/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5

Batch 2 from Begyle...

Poured into a mug, the beer generated a good inch or so of foam that dwindled pretty quickly, after a few minutes there was only a patchy skim left, with a collar of bubbles and an arc of lacing on the other side.

Nice roasty aroma, coffee and bakers chocolate mixed with a bit of charred toast.

Flavor is similarly roast heavy, ashy with a bit of graphite, dry coffee bitterness and unsweetened chocolate. Body is light and slightly watery. Aftertaste is dry with a pleasant roasty bitterness. Could use a tweak or two, but the flavor is pretty nice.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 03:26:14 | More by emerge077

imperialking

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

05-07-2013 19:30:03 | More by imperialking

rhoadsrage

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

(Served in a Nonic)
Batch #2
A- The muddy opaque black body supports a deep tan head film with lots of jetsam of dark trub suspended in the body.

S- The inky black roasted malt has iodine qualities with a big yeast note and some chalky qualities in the finish.

T- The big dry roasted inky black malt finishes with a slightly spicy finish and a bit of astringent iodine. There is a green woody bite blending with black char and some yeasty notes aswell.

M- The medium-light mouthfeel has a bit scrubbing fizz but no alcohol heat.

O- The big dry black malt is a bit harsh with iodine character and a bit like sanitizer and yeast trub as flavors. There is not a lot of other depth or supporting flavors and a bit of sweetness could really help the malt character.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 15:56:51 | More by rhoadsrage

jabo134

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +14%

04-13-2013 02:25:27 | More by jabo134

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

03-11-2013 00:13:43 | More by spycow

harrylee773

Illinois

2/5  rDev -39.2%

02-19-2013 02:26:36 | More by harrylee773

bwarren82

Illinois

2.99/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25

Picked up this brew as it was my first time to see bottled Begyle beer available in the store. Was excited to try a new local brew.

A - Pours dark and thick like a stout should and very little head.

S - Nice roasted grain and coffee smell. However, the aroma is a little underwhelming.

T - Starts out with roasted malt flavors and ends with hop bitterness. The flavor is much more bitter than expected. The bitterness clings to the palate and leaves a slight sour flavor in the mouth.

M - Given the viscous pour, a much better mouthfeel was expected. The beer feels a bit thinner than it should. The largest problem is that the beer is over carbonated for the style. After sitting and warming for a bit the mouthfeel improves, as does the flavor (even though the beer was not over chilled at the pour).

O - Overall I was disappointed with this beer. I really wanted to like it and to support a local, small Chicago brewery. I will certainly try other beers from this brewery but not sure if I will be purchasing this specific beer again. As this is only one of two bottled beers that has been offered by Begyle so far, I think it is a decent start and the beer will only improve.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 04:59:12 | More by bwarren82