Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #5 - Saint Arnold Brewing Company

joshuaseresse

Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Received this as part of a generous trade with tjmodica, thanks Tom! Split with my girlfriend and poured into snifters:

A - Pours a jet black with a nice, although slightly thin, mocha head. After a bit, the head dies into a nice, thick foam ring around the edges with patchy bubbles around the edges and middle. Lacing is pretty thick, although its slides right on down the sides of the glass.

S - Nice roast that is not overpowering, bakers chocolate, cocoa, fudge and a touch of coffee grounds. Just a light touch of hops and vanilla. Really nice, delicious smell.

T - Dark belgium chocolate, cocoa, roast, malts and a bit of hops. Oak, wood and a touch of smoke. Reminds me of a coffee chocolate cake, topped with fudge. Delicious!

M - Creamy and smooth. Carbonation is lighter but the texture is just great. A little bit drying from the roast, but it is good stuff.

O - I really like this stuff. Its been a while since I've found a non barrel aged stout that tastes like this. The flavor is all there, the smell is great and I just really enjoyed this beer. I don't know exactly how old this stuff is but I want more to age and drink whenever I want. Thanks again Tom!

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2011 06:40:26 | More by joshuaseresse

csfcmitchell

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-22-2013 17:12:49 | More by csfcmitchell

HeadyTheElder

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-19-2013 15:42:37 | More by HeadyTheElder

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-13-2013 16:18:55 | More by leftstagebrew

CDCNAM

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -19.5%

04-17-2013 03:04:17 | More by CDCNAM

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.91/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve 5 has a very thin, tan head and a deep, dark brown appearance (may as well say black). The aroma is full- sweet, dark-roasted barley malt, dark fruits, liquorice, black cherries, candi sugar, some chocolate, and some coffee. Flavor is the same, with some powder, cellar mold, and a decent amount of bitterness showing itself. Mouthfeel is mostly thick, and Saint Arnold Divine Resrve 5 finishes mostly dry, sweet, and quite drinkable. One would not guess this has a 10% abv. Overall, this is just world class, and I love it! If you ever see it, get it!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 00:01:55 | More by RonaldTheriot

raffy313

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

02-24-2013 18:28:09 | More by raffy313

drummermattie02

Texas

4/5  rDev -8%

01-21-2013 21:55:09 | More by drummermattie02

Timstahl77

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

01-19-2013 22:03:12 | More by Timstahl77

t0rin0

California

2.5/5  rDev -42.5%

12-27-2012 01:32:25 | More by t0rin0

Prestonlegal

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

09-28-2012 21:00:34 | More by Prestonlegal

bespin15

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

08-15-2012 03:52:42 | More by bespin15

TXhomebrewer

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

08-03-2012 06:29:22 | More by TXhomebrewer

kobeer

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

07-23-2012 20:34:58 | More by kobeer

GregSVT

Texas

4.65/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle into a snifter - big thanks to Chad for this long time want!

A: Pours a dark brown, pretty black in the glass, with a nice dark tan head that fades to a ring and leaves a touch of lacing on the glass.

S: The nose was full of chocolate, some vanilla, a bit of molasses, and a small hint of smoke. I'd never had this one before but it smells like it has aged wonderfully.

T: The taste was really great. I got nice flavors of chocolate, roasted malt, some vanilla, and a touch of smoke on the finish. Really excellent example of a RIS.

M: The feel was medium bodied and a bit creamy.

O: Given the age this thing was very tasty. I had been wanting to try this ever since I got into beer and am very happy it finally happened while the beer is still amazing. I'd love to try it again in a year to see if it has peaked or is still going.

Serving type: bottle

06-27-2012 20:10:17 | More by GregSVT

whartontallboy

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

06-14-2012 12:46:30 | More by whartontallboy

brystmar

New York

4.3/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Shared 3 ways, been looking forward to this one for awhile!

Good head and tan lace atop the pour. Fantastic aroma with plenty of toffee and caramel layering on top of the roastyness. Everything comes together nicely in the taste too; bourbon is strong but nicely balanced. Easily the best, most mature brew I've ever tried from St Arnold. Too bad it's only 12oz :(

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2012 00:31:34 | More by brystmar

BeerHunter76

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -25.3%

05-07-2012 02:07:07 | More by BeerHunter76

Texasfan549

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -13.8%

05-06-2012 22:52:21 | More by Texasfan549

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -19.5%

05-06-2012 22:51:57 | More by kjkinsey

jhimstedt

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

02-01-2012 14:10:35 | More by jhimstedt

texasclimber

Texas

5/5  rDev +14.9%

02-01-2012 01:30:31 | More by texasclimber

ygtbsm94

Virginia

4/5  rDev -8%

01-29-2012 06:26:19 | More by ygtbsm94

Stoffel

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

01-06-2012 22:03:03 | More by Stoffel

TexAggie011

Texas

4.4/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had the pleasure of cracking open on these just the other day.

A - poured black with still a slight tan head not many bubbles left after againg.

S - Rich with choclate with a hint of carmled sugars.

T- full of rich sweet choclate lost most of the alcohol tatse to give for a smooth finish.

O - this beer had aged very well and still getting better had everything a great stout should have smooth, bold and sweet flavor

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2011 20:18:25 | More by TexAggie011