Samuel Adams Black & Brew Coffee Stout - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.83/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Here's one I've been really looking forward to. Hell, what do you think I bought the Sam Adams Winter Classics pack for, the Boston Lager? Poured into a beer mug.

A: Pours a almost-but-not-quite pitch black body (put up to a strong light, there are hints of a ruby red color near the edges) with a 2.5-finger mocha-colored head that retains itself fairly nicely. There are tons of lacing clumps on the glass as well.

S: Coffee, with a background of roasted malts, chocolate, and vinous notes. Not the strongest smell, but a damn nice one.

T: As you'd expect, coffee opens up the body, with a malty, slightly chocolatey middle, and a vinous finish. Reminds me of a weaker Samuel Smith Imperial Stout. I like the taste, but I wish it was a bit bolder in flavor.

M: Quite creamy, but rather thin bodied (kind of like Guinness, really), with a slightly dry and underwhelming finish. Carbonation is medium.

O: I won't call it mind-blowingly amazing, but I will call it a very good, borderline great session stout that would make a great alternative to Guinness Draught. The only thing holding it back is its slightly suspect mouthfeel...oh who cares, it's still a must try. Are you listening, Boston Beer Company? GIVE US A SIX PACK OF THIS STUFF NOW KTHX.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2011 21:39:33 | More by ThisWangsChung

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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Rdc67

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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stella77artois

New York

3/5  rDev -18.7%

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jonkerbaugh

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

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mralbertson

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +8.4%

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carterbt

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-14-2013 03:16:18 | More by carterbt

pstam87

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-14-2013 01:55:47 | More by pstam87

blknikon

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -45.8%

05-07-2013 23:06:08 | More by blknikon

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3/5  rDev -18.7%

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FliryVorru

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

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Nightwish1094

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

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olfolxholme

California

2.99/5  rDev -19%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle into Deschutes tulip snifter

A - Not much head, retention, or lacing - but some. Beer is a very dark brown/ruby with bits of khaki foam.

S - Slighty burnt coffee grind character, bits of sweet dark malt. Nothing that offensive, really, but not much to write about.

T - The coffee flavor is dominant, but it has that same kind of wet coffee grind character. Tastes a lot like carbonated coffee, but not particularly good coffee.

M - Not as oily as I'd like, but not bad. Carbonation is a little off - closer to a cola than an American Stout. It's ok.

O - Drinkable but not impressive. Concept is ok, but they need a better coffee component if they do it again. As is... Next, please!

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Serving type: bottle

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lovindahops

New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

03-31-2013 21:08:07 | More by lovindahops

Apathetiq

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

03-18-2013 16:35:17 | More by Apathetiq

KeithVan

Washington

4/5  rDev +8.4%

03-18-2013 13:50:36 | More by KeithVan

beertardis

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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Madisonian

Georgia

4/5  rDev +8.4%

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ThatguyJoefromBoston

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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Duvel

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

03-08-2013 15:56:29 | More by Duvel

Horbar

Rhode Island

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

03-07-2013 22:20:57 | More by Horbar

nzerbe

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

03-05-2013 02:07:42 | More by nzerbe

Adkins1203

Ohio

2/5  rDev -45.8%

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Cavanaghty

Maine

4.33/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Served on tap in a sample glass.

Appearance: Dark brown color, with a thin brown head. Very little lacing on the glass.

Smell: Malts, Coffee, some chocolate. Not overpowering, but great smell to it.

Mouthfeel/Taste: Smooth and medium to full bodied. Taste of coffee, chocolate, and malts that were well balanced.

Overall: Great take on a coffee type stout, one of the better stouts I have had lately.

Serving type: on-tap

02-25-2013 00:42:26 | More by Cavanaghty