Choklat - Southern Tier Brewing Company

scvance

South Carolina

4.53/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a growler into Sam Adams perfect pint glass.

Pours a pitch black color with a large, creamy, dark tan head. Excellent retention and lacing. Smell reminds me of straight up chocolate milk. Not much beer aroma going on with it, I would swear it's chocolate milk if I were blindfolded. Taste definitely follows suit. There is bitter and sweet chocolate notes right up front. There is some lingering alcoholic notes and a bittersweet finish. Medium carbonation and full bodied. The beer's finish is long a sweet. This is definitely one of my favorite flavored Imperial Stouts, definitely recommend giving it a try if you can get it.

Serving type: growler

02-03-2013 22:22:04 | More by scvance

markmiller

New York

4.53/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On Tap at Consumers Beverage in Buffalo, NY for growler fill.

A: Even with an agressive pour into a nonic pint, there is relatively little head that forms on top of a dark, dark body of beer. No light gets through this glass. (EDIT: Upon further investigation, if you pour like crazy, you get an excellent three finger creamy head with nice cascading action along the sides of the glass. Impressive growler.)

S: Chocolate, and lots of it. I mean, this is one of the best smelling beers ever. Smells like a freshly opened tub of Nesquik or a can of Hershey syurp like Grandma used to pour over ice cream. There is a faint vanilla scent, but this nose is just really chocolate milk. And its a sweet chocolate. Everyone's had a chocolate stout before and you smell dark, bitter chocolate. This one is literally sweet smelling, just like chocolate milk.

T: Again, its chocolate. It's sweet, smooth and delicious. The slight crisp finish keeps this beer from becoming cloyingly sweet. As you let it roll around in the mouth, its like letting a chocolate bar melt. So good and balanced. Definitely a dessert beer. Alcohol well hidden. Hell, have this beer FOR dessert.

M: Just a think sweetness that coats your mouth and leaves a great aftertaste.

D: It's quite scary how after a few sips you think you are drinking chocolate milk and then you get a tingle from 11% ABV after a while and then you realized. Whoa. Delicious.

O: A great, delicious beer to enjoy as a dessert or while relaxing with company.

Serving type: growler

02-16-2012 23:45:41 | More by markmiller

wcintula

New York

4.1/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a half liter Singha mug.

'The Stout' pours black with various sized heads, depending on the pour, tending toward smaller. Smells of rich milk chocolate emanates from the beer exclaiming "I am Choklat! Smell me!!!"

The taste is very delicious and chocolatey, with a husky roasted malt in the back. Creamy mouthfeel, tasty beer.

Serving type: growler

01-28-2012 16:01:33 | More by wcintula

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

4.18/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer is extremely dark and viscous with a chunky tan head. The nose offers strong notes of cocoa with a hint of espresso.

Wow, this is a nice beer! It has a huge (and I mean huge) rich flavor of bittersweet chocolate. The chocolate is nicley accompanied by some toasted malt and followed by a nice, faint coffee flavor. I didn't detect any booziness whatsoever, but after about half a glass the sweet character started to get a little cloying and hard to take.

Did I just drink a beer or a glass of Hershey's Syrup? Seriously, chocolate lovers will flip over this beer. However, if you aren't a fan of really sweet beers, you may not care for this. I tend to prefer the mokah offering from this brewery.

Serving type: growler

07-18-2011 00:44:11 | More by deadonhisfeet

GrindFatherBob

New York

4.6/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Growler from Firehouse Saloon in Rochester NY

A- a pretty standard deep brown/black with a 1/4" head of soapy mocha bubbles. Can not see through it.

S- a dominant nose of chocolate.

T- roast malt, and heavy chocolate. Like almost tootsie roll/hershey syrup aroma. Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. ACK!

M- good and mildly syrupy but not too viscous. a solid bold body with medium carbonation.

O- Someone at the bar tried to tell me chocolate extract was used in this recipe but I believe it is just the most skillful addition of chocolate to a stout of all the beers I have tried thus far. I love that I can get growler fills right down the street.

Serving type: growler

07-15-2011 17:44:32 | More by GrindFatherBob

JDizzle

Indiana

4.05/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Got this growler from Party Town in Florence, Ky.

A: This pours with little, or no head. It is BLACK in color.-to the point you can't see any color other than black when holding up to a light.
S: It smells amazing! I catch a little roasted vanilla, but dark and bittersweet choklat is over the top. It dominates this beer.
T: It taste like you are drinking a milkshake while eating a chocolatte candy bar. It is very sweet with a little bit of warmth in the chest after gong down. Very good, not sure a growler is a "best buy" when I am drinking it by myself. A 22oz bomber may even be too much.
D: The sweetness got to me over time, but I love ST beers and I think it's wonderful dessert beer for the chocolatte lover. I love that it's 11% and you can't really taste it!

Serving type: growler

02-23-2011 23:37:18 | More by JDizzle

scootny

New York

4.7/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Super dark black brown. Light brown head with a decent amount of lacing. Actually quite a bit considering the abv. Smell is Hershey park meets beer waterfall. Taste is thick rich chocolate syrup on top of fudge brownies. Mild hops are earthy and leafy but I'd be lying if I said you really notice them. Yes the bittering balances the intense sweetness artfully while keeping you focused on the malt and chocolate core of the beer but c'mon, it's all about the sweets here. Feel is full and thick. Smooth carbonation is spot on and keeps your tongue from being smothered by the almost syrupy consistency of this wonderfully over the top beer. Like heavy velvet your tongue is enveloped in comfort. For something so strong it goes down like a shake at your favorite diner. Love it out of a bottle this just takes it to the next level.

Serving type: growler

01-01-2011 04:13:43 | More by scootny

jpmclaug

South Carolina

4.22/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a growler into my New Holland High Gravity Series glass

A - Black as can be with a small circle of tan/brown head

S - Tootsie rolls with a hint of hersheys chocolate. Is this really a beer?

T - Tootsie rolls with a hint of hersheys chocolate... seriously though a little more going on in the flavor however. Mostly milk chocolate flavor but a hint of bitterness is in there as well. Maybe a little molasses as well and a bit of alcohol heat in the back.

M - Thick with very little carbonation. Kind of syrupy but a little thinner.

D - If you like chocolate it would be a real easy drinker. I don't usually say this but this could use a hair more carbonation. This is a pretty interesting beer and I will enjoy it. I think you really have to be in the mood for something like this to enjoy it though.

Serving type: growler

07-10-2010 02:21:09 | More by jpmclaug

MVotter

New York

4.43/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - The Southern Tier Choklat pours into a goblet as dark as a Coke, impervious to light; little to no carbonation.

S - Chocolate malt, caramel, Tootsie Roll! Milky Way! Wow!

T - Rich, rich, rich roasted malts, chocolate malts, incredibly balanced with delicious, warming alcohol flavors.

M - Heavy, low level effervescence, oils.

D - Extremely, dangerously drinkable brew. This beer hides the 9.1% abv very well. Simply a delicious offering by Southern Tier ... this is like serving a "brandy" dessert in a beer goblet. Superb.

Serving type: growler

02-13-2010 03:47:39 | More by MVotter

JISurfer

South Carolina

4.78/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Wasn't a big fan of the appearance on this one. The head retention wasn't there. Sure, it started out big, but fizzled out. The smell was unlike anything I've smelled in a chocolate beer before. Strong chocolate up front, then... yep, more chocolate. Taste was chocolate up front, but then a slight tinge of hops and then a chocolate finish. It's a thick, strong beer, but was easy to drink. Didn't fill me up at all. Get your hands on it if you can.

Serving type: growler

01-25-2010 04:43:32 | More by JISurfer

oceanman

Virginia

4.43/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours almost entirely black, minimal head, good lacing.

Intensely concentrated hot cocoa aromas dominate the nose - incredibly appetizing. Perhaps a hint of vanilla and a touch of booze.

Toasty/roasty espresso flavors build on the pure chocolate. Sufficient bitterness and dryness, like an 85% cacao chocolate bar.

Thick but not overbearing. Minimal carbonation, which is not a real problem. Alcohol is very much in balance.

Much more drinkable than other ST dessert beers thanks to a lack of sweetness. Packed with flavor yet shows restraint. I can imagine a number of excellent pairings.

Serving type: growler

01-02-2010 15:15:46 | More by oceanman

gwong

New York

4.43/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I got a growler filled at the Whole Foods on the Lower East Side of NYC.

A: A nice, dark stout with a nice creamy head formed at the end of the pour.

S: It smells like, what else, chocolate - the best way to describe the scent is that it's very similar to a 70% cocoa chocolate bar.

T: While the chocolate flavor is very strong, it's not nearly as strong a flavor as it was a scent. It tastes like very good bittersweet chocolate.

M: Thinner than most stouts but leaves a wonderful chocolate aftertaste on the tongue.

D: Very drinkable - the chocolate aroma and flavor does way too good a job at masking the fact that it's an 11% ABV beer.

Serving type: growler

01-18-2008 03:15:41 | More by gwong

Billolick

New York

4.55/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

My darling wife checked the Whole Foods in downtown NYC, for bottles of this stuff, finding none she procured a growler, nice. Pours typical stout black, rich and thick dark tan head, leaving
luxurious tiny bubble film, sheeting and well developed lacing. Chocolate milk nose, rich, smooth and chewy brew. Tons of milk chocolate, cafe au lait, mocha. Ultra thick mouth feel if you like the style, this is for you. 11% nowhere to be found. Over the top and high quality in every way. Go get some of this world class offering and enjoy

Serving type: growler

01-13-2008 19:31:39 | More by Billolick

Roman5150

Michigan

4.69/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

bottle into tulip

appearance: solid black with 1 finger tan head

smell: loads of chocolate, milky chocolate, roasted malt, minty chocolate, amazing smell

taste: huge milk chocolate flavors, not very bitter, just milky creamy chocolatey goodness. Some mint chocolate comes through in the aftertaste, with notes of vanilla and very subtle espresso flavors balanced in.

mouthfeel: so thick and full bodied you may think you're drinking a milkshake....exceptional

overall: I will have to do a blind test with a Stone IRS to determine my favorite, but this is probably equal. Amazing milk chocolate flavors, this is easily the most chocolate dominant stout i've had, luckily Souther Tier is literally everywhere so I will be buying this many, many times again.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 01:42:42 | More by Roman5150

Treyliff

West Virginia

4.56/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A- pours pitch black with a two-finger dark tan head that retains for about a minute after the pour, small patches of lace remain after settling

S- straight up chocolate! The aromas are reminiscent of liquid tootsie roll, melted chocolate bar, bakers cocoa. This without a doubt the most chocolate forward beer that I've ever smelled, it sets up nicely for the flavors

T- exactly as described, pure chocolate. Reminded of a chocolate tootsie pop and chocolate pudding cream pie, the finish has just enough hop bitterness to balance is out but finishes with a bitter-sweet chocolate linger

M- medium body with low carbonation, creamy mouthfeel transitions into a velvety finish with just a touch of warming alcohol at the end

O- this is the perfect dessert beer and a must try for chocolate lovers. This is seriously sweet chocolate perfection that I could drink after every meal. The best chocolate beer out there IMO.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 20:17:44 | More by Treyliff

tronester

Oklahoma

4.33/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Pours a rich black with an almost nonexistent head. Aromas of freshly ground coffee and chocolate. Taste begins with a big chocolate liqour flavor, then some molasses, finishing with a creamy, bitter coffee taste. Rich mouthfeel. A superb stout. The intense chocolate flavor helps to balance the immense sweetness making a great beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 21:38:55 | More by tronester

trxxpaxxs

New York

3.91/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours out pitch black with browns around the edges. There is very little head, and what does show up upon pouring, dissipates quickly leaving no head at all.

S: The nose is big vanilla extract, caramel, and milk chocolate. Yup. It's like a melted Milky Way chocolate bar. Super sweet, super vanilla extract.

T: It starts out sweet with a big burst of vanilla and caramel. It coats the palate and completely destroys it. As the beer slides on, I get milk chocolate and a bit of dark chocolate in the back end as it bitters up. Like a dash of cocoa powder in the back.

M: Full bodied beer. It's not super thick, but it's coating and sticky. It's syrupy and completely envelops the palate. Strong sweetness after the beer it gone.

O: Decent beer. It's mega sweet, but it's not terrible. The vanilla and over the top-ness of this beer is a welcome change from some of the super rare/limited beer tics. This beer has it's place as a dessert beer, and one to be shared with others. I might buy this again to share with friends and family.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 01:13:27 | More by trxxpaxxs

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.35/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

L: Deep black with one-finger of brown head, good lacing.

A: Huge bittersweet and milk chocolate notes, coffee, dark cherry, and burnt caramel. Touch of spicy hop, and some nice fruity yeast notes.

T/M: Nice coffee-like bitterness up front, more huge bittersweet/milk chocolate notes, coffee, burnt sugar, dark cherry, hop spice, and a thick sweet finish.

Overall, an insanely chocolate forward stout! It does however have a lot of other great character from the rest of the malt bill, as well as hops, adding some very nice complexity. Forget pairing this with desert, this is desert.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 03:17:02 | More by Siriusfisherman

wmickdds32

Ohio

4.96/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

A-inky black in a pub glass...can't remember the head or lacing...doesn't really matter....this beer tastes and smells awesome.
S-CHOCOLATE is the first thing I noticed...very prominant
T-CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, and MORE CHOCOLATE
M-full bodied....great mouthfeel
O--WOW! what a beer! Recently this has been a "go-to" stout for me.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 01:19:44 | More by wmickdds32

morimech

Minnesota

4.31/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

DOB 11/28/11

Black with a solid two finger mocha head that had excellent retention before settling to a thick cap. Heavy lacing is left down the glass. Awesome looking stout.

Great chocolate aroma. That is about all that can be smelled besides a hint of alcohol.

Thankfully they did not use a sweet chocolate for this stout. It is bittersweet with some depth to the chocolate flavor. Some stout flavor exists under the chocolate with a little malt flavor. Also a little warmth from the alcohol in the finish.

Deep body with a really nice carbonation. Smooth feel. Fits the flavor perfectly.

Delivers what the name implies. Not too sweet but a bomber is too much for this drinker. About 8oz at a time would be about perfect.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 21:53:03 | More by morimech

Petela

New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -14%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled 12/06/12

16.9oz bottle poured into a snifter

A: Pours an opaque black color with about a finger of dark khaki head that dissipates rather quickly

N: Right of the bat, dark chocolate with hints of caramel, vanilla, and a slight woodiness

T: The taste follows the nose, straight chocolate with a slight roast flavor. At the end it leaves a bitter chocolate taste that is quite pleasant. The 10% ABV is hidden nicely

M: Full and creamy, the chocolate sticks to the palate for a while (i dig it)

O: Pretty good Chocolate Stout. However this is probably one of those 1 and done beers for me

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 02:27:03 | More by Petela

aslamm75

Indiana

4.06/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Purchased 12/2012
Cellar temp: 50-55
Color: Dark black, with thin tan head
Aroma: strong chocolate aroma dominates
Taste: strong chocolate, not very sweet, but overall pretty tasty, I then mixed 50:50 with Founders Imperial Stout for good combo. It tamed the Founder's hoppiness and gave it a good chocolate taste.
Overall: 4.1/5

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 23:46:34 | More by aslamm75

Dave1999

Virginia

4.28/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Pours completely black with a small tan head which disappears quickly.

The smell is milk chocolate, smells like it should be a chocolate shake.

The taste is chocolate, roasted malts and coffee with a bitter chocolate finish.

Mouthfeel is thick and chewy with low carbonation.

I really enjoyed this beer, the chocolate flavour is big and bold.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 22:15:00 | More by Dave1999

StJamesGate

New York

4.49/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Jet black with ruby highlights and sepia foam that fades.
Ridiculous nose - straight chocolate truffle dusted in cocoa.
Caramel, brownie batter, hints of blackberry and vague branchy hops.
Bitter cocoa nib linger and perfumed, rosewater linger that lasts forever.
Full, chewy, round.

A crazy beer - tastes more like chocolate than chocolate does. It tastes like *more than one kind* of chocolate - both powdery and gooey. Young's isn't even in the same conversation.

There's also a nice lavender undertone, as TBN pointed out, there's not even a whisper of the 10% ABV and it's never unbalanced.

I don't know how well it works as just a beer - it's more like a chocolate liqueur - but it's the best kind of gimmick and huge fun to drink.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 17:31:17 | More by StJamesGate

evanforbeer

California

4.66/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a velvety, syrupy jet black with tan head,

smell- rich milk chocolate, think hot chocolate/ Swiss Miss. a touch of licorice and wood

taste- Chocolate bar up front, pure hot chocolate. I've never tasted such an overtly chocolately beer-- and it's very, very good. Vanilla, a touch of black licorice. Mildly sweet, but then emerge notes of oak, some dark fruits (fig and some cherry), and slightly bitter but lush roasted barley. Finishes with dark chocolate, dark roasted barley and a touch of hop citrus. The tongue is coated with the roasted flavors and warmth of the booze.

Feel- velvety with some bite from the roasted barley and hops. Booze is detectable but fairly mellow. Not very heavy-bodied

overall- For a long time I never gave this a chance. I was certainly pleasantly surprised when I got this on tap after a few other beers I wanted had been kicked. I am very impressed with the richness of the chocolate, while maintaining its balance and not being overly sweet and displaying a great overall flavor profile. Fantastic brew

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 00:18:22 | More by evanforbeer