2X Stout - Southern Tier Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

4.38/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Like Southern Tier's 2x IPA, this is a winner. Unlike 2xIPA is the taste. This is a sweet stout. Tastey without being overly complex tasting. It is a very easy to drink strong beer, like the 2x IPA.

The appearance is average - dark, some lace, not much. The aroma is very pleasant but could be stronger. The taste is great, and the aftertaste is horrible only in that it makes you want more and more and more...

All I need ot remember is Southern Tier 2X - that = great.

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2012 00:29:53 | More by schoolboy

GinsuDave

Michigan

5/5  rDev +31.6%

06-18-2013 23:18:04 | More by GinsuDave

JLapadura

New York

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

06-18-2013 22:40:51 | More by JLapadura

TheDoak

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-18-2013 03:24:38 | More by TheDoak

zbooks

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-17-2013 22:33:11 | More by zbooks

Hermthegerm

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-17-2013 02:15:39 | More by Hermthegerm

94Sip

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +18.4%

06-16-2013 12:03:41 | More by 94Sip

CLanda

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-16-2013 03:19:59 | More by CLanda

mobrockman

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-15-2013 23:48:07 | More by mobrockman

Jenessa

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-15-2013 22:38:09 | More by Jenessa

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-15-2013 22:19:40 | More by jbaker67

JamLand

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-15-2013 20:29:23 | More by JamLand

pointone

Missouri

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-15-2013 03:30:06 | More by pointone

twiggamortis420

Texas

4.08/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle pours a near-black color with a modest tan head..nice lace.

Nose is dark chocolate and licorice. Maybe some herbal/grassy hops.

Taste is lots of dark Godiva chocolate with a hint of roast and more hops than meets the eye. I would lean more American Stout than Milk Stout if I guessed blind, but it definitely has some sweetness going on...nothing like the Blackwater series though. This is a very good beer, I like it quite a bit. Southern Tier certainly knows how to do a stout. I'll be buying more of this in the future.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 02:30:16 | More by twiggamortis420

ScottK22

New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-15-2013 02:00:33 | More by ScottK22

Yummmmiller

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

06-13-2013 20:59:02 | More by Yummmmiller

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-13-2013 20:29:15 | More by djre4orm

Eazy28

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-13-2013 04:56:49 | More by Eazy28

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-13-2013 01:38:28 | More by Kunstman

goblin7704

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

06-11-2013 22:15:02 | More by goblin7704

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-11-2013 18:12:36 | More by dsnyder61

RandyPuckett

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-11-2013 03:38:44 | More by RandyPuckett

ExaltedNecrosis

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-11-2013 03:05:52 | More by ExaltedNecrosis

agentli

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-10-2013 22:05:26 | More by agentli

kojevergas

California

3.34/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

"Brewd with 2 varietes of hops and 3 types of malts." 12 fl oz brown glass bottle with branded pry-off pressure cap acquired at a premium price at Ramirez Liquor and served into a Mitchells of Lancaster flared stem-tulip in me gaff in low altitude Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. Reviewed live. Expectations are high; I usually like Southern Tier. 7.5% ABV confirmed.

Served cold - straight from the fridge - and allowed to warm over the course of consumption. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

A: Pours a one finger head of lovely tan colour. Good cream. Good thickness. Good (~4+ minute) retention for the relatively high ABV. Body colour is a dark solid black. Opaque. Not quite a jet black. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show. Spot-on for the style but there's room for improvement. Not unique or special.

Sm: Milky notes, cream, dark malts, chocolate malt. Light hints of fleeting vanilla. No yeast character or alcohol is detectable. A mild to moderate strength aroma. Subtle lactose. No hop character is obvious.

T: Dark malts, a bit of caramel, and chocolate malt comprise the backbone/foundation. Milk chocolate. Some sugary sweetness. A light touch of vanilla. No yeast character or alcohol comes through. No obvious hop character. Not getting any roast. Nicely sweet - not overly so - though many will likely criticize this beer for that aspect. Overall, it's balanced if a biteen simple. Nicely subtle. I like the build. A tasty stout, all around.

Mf: Nicely creamy, smooth, and wet. Complements the flavour profile well. Pretty well carbonated. Apt. I wouldn't call it refreshing, but few beers in the style are. Good presence on the palate. Somewhat soft. Full-bodied.

Dr: A drinkable and enjoyable "double milk stout." I'd definitely get it again, even at the high price (~$6) I paid for it. A solid brew from Southern Tier. Really approachable and drinkable. I'll have no trouble killing this bottle alone. A tasty brew overall. Good execution.

B-

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 04:19:50 | More by kojevergas