Space Stout - Laurelwood Pizza Co. (CLOSED)

sinistersteve

Oregon

3.6/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

<Growler>

Dark....very dark and thick off of the pour. Brown head forms nicely (was nicer off the tap at the bar more so than at home from the growler).

Strong aroma of coffee on the nose.

Hints of chocolarte on the tounge.

I'm not a huge stout fan, but this one has enough flavor to keep me happy.

Serving type: on-tap

06-09-2004 02:24:02 | More by sinistersteve

RedDiamond

Oregon

1.83/5  rDev -46.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

I’ve never known a beer to undergo such a radical transformation over the course of 16 ounces. Space Stout (very cool name) starts out a bit too cold with an intense chocolate mint aroma – easily the strongest aroma I’ve ever noted on an Oregon stout. The aroma is luscious and compelling. I’m instantly impressed.

The taste follows suit with a distinctive Kahlúa and cream character that is likewise a big draw. So far, so good.

What happens next as the brew warms to the pint is curious and disturbing. The beer simply falls apart like a house of cards. The aroma is suddenly flush with the funkiest of phenols. The taste transforms into a mélange of steamed vegetable water and the mouthfeel slips away into a grating and irksome distraction. I can’t understand it. But in less than ten minutes Jekyll goes completely to Hyde.

Casual stout drinkers will run for the hills in the presence of this beer. Diehards can only shake their heads. It’s a shame. Some may appreciate this oddity. I found it sullen, tepid, and painful. I can’t imagine why Laurelwood serves it at all.

Serving type: on-tap

02-11-2004 05:13:56 | More by RedDiamond