Morning Glory - Old Dominion Brewing Company

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.63/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle into a Duvel tulip.

A: Pours a borderline black color, albeit one that lacks impressive thickness. The head is a four finger khaki shade featuring nice retention. The head leaves behind some nice lacing, also.

S: There's a good espresso presence here, but it's not overpowering or even super-strong. Beneath the coffee notes lie notes of licorice, chocolate, roasted barley, cream, and even some leafy hops. Really damn pleasant, if not massively bold.

T: Initially it opens up with some light roasted barley and chocolate. Coffee builds up on the finish and aftertaste, backed by some licorice, nuttiness, char, and even a touch of piny hops. I don't think the espresso used here is amazing, which is my biggest quibble. Decently deep and enjoyable, though.

M: Indeed, this one lacks body. It's not the driest coffee stout either, choosing to err slightly towards a sweet finish. It goes down superbly, which is my #1 desire for a good coffee stout.

O: I don't think it can compete with WnB or FBS. I do think, however, it's a solid alternative, and a superbly priced one at that. And it delivers the drinkability and the coffee-ness I look for.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 22:02:20 | More by ThisWangsChung

BB1313

Ohio

3.85/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Bottled on 2/22/13. 12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Pours black with a mocha head that sticks around and leaves nice lacing. The aromas are full of black coffee, chocolate, and vanilla. There's some roasty malts in the mix. Flavors are bittersweet. The expresso really does shine. Mouthfeel is on the thinner side, but it's still pretty creamy. Active carbonation. Alcohol goes unnoticed. This is a very easy drinking stout. Straight forward, no gimmicks.

This is a really nice coffee stout. Flavors come through. Great value as well. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 20:58:03 | More by BB1313

Pencible

Virginia

3.65/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

A: This poured a nearly opaque black with almost no head.
S: It smelled like bold French roasted coffee, with some sugar and cream.
T: It tasted like earthy and smoky French roast coffee, with some sugar and cream. It had a clean and mellow bittersweet aftertaste.
M: It was thin with a bit of carbonation. Weak body.
D: This was an ok coffee stout at best. The scent and taste were basic, but enjoyable. The body was terrible, but the finish was crazy smooth with well hidden alcohol. So it was very easy to drink, especially for the style. Not for aging. An unimpressive brew, but could serve as a good gateway for those just getting into coffee stouts.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 01:23:07 | More by Pencible

Hopscat

Maryland

3.94/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

bottle into a pint glass. Good looking solid black with nice thin head that lingers.
S- rich dark coffee aroma, and some toffee , molasses notes.
T- sweet malty start with dark coffee in the middle and smooth finish . This goes down really easy for the high abv
Mouthfeel is creamy, and body seems about right for the style IMO
Overall I bumped this up because it's a good stout and a solid value . I'll definitely look for this again

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 01:02:18 | More by Hopscat

JasonTaverner

Virginia

4.15/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

9% abv are you kinding me? This coffee stout was smooth and almost sessionable. I am a sucker for a good coffee stout and this delivered. The smell was right, and the taste was suprisingly good. The body was a little thin but that's ok. Add a little chocolate to counter the bitterness of the coffee and this beer would have been amazing. It's no FBS, but at $8.99 a sixer it's hard to beat.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2013 00:43:58 | More by JasonTaverner

ckollias

Maryland

3.8/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Enjoyed this bottle out of a Belgian tulip glass.

A: Pours a dark black with a thin brown ½-finger head that quickly dissipates and leaves a wispy lace.

S: Strong malty aroma with big whiffs of coffee and chocolate.

T: Smooth toasted malt flavor with and excellent coffee and chocolate make-up. Every sip is as smooth as the last. I was expected something for astringent.

M: Medium body and minimal carbonation.

O: I enjoyed this beer. It was super smooth and tasty. Lots of alcohol but really couldn't tell.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 04:57:08 | More by ckollias

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This was by far my favorite sample while visitin the brewery. This poured out looking like a chocolate milk due to the nitro. Once the beer settles it is black in color with a delicious creamy looking brown head on top. The smell of the beer gives off a very nice coffee aroma with a soft roasted malt backbone. The taste of the beer is chocolatey upfront with a creamy coffee flavor as well. The taste is moderately sweet with a subtle bitter finish. The mouthfeel is like silk, it is soft and creamy with a very good drinkablity. Overall it's a great coffee stout, the nitro gives this beer a very good quality. Awesome stuff here!!

Serving type: nitro-tap

12-16-2012 02:06:43 | More by Knapp85

MikeB20

Delaware

3.93/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

P: 22oz bottle into a Dogfish Head signature glass.

A: A nearly opaque dark brown with a single finger brown/tan head. Lacing is okay, it sticks but it's spotty.

S: Lots of coffee and bitter dark chocolate along with roasted malt. Some malty sweetness and caramel notes. A slight smokiness creeps up as the beer warms.

T: Roasted malt and coffee up front with a little bitterness in the finish. A nice balance, not too bitter or too sweet. Not as much coffee as I was expecting but it adds some nice character to the beer. No burnt or charcoal like flavors with is always a plus in my book.

M: Slightly creamy texture, carbonation is low. Both are nice for the style but some more carbonation wouldn't hurt.

O: This beer is very drinkable, I knew the ABV was on the higher side but I would have never guessed it at 9%. Part of me wants more coffee flavor but another part of me enjoys the subtle flavors that it's added to the beer without being overwhelming. It's well balanced and I'm enjoying it, worth a try even if it doesn't leave a lasting impression.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 21:12:16 | More by MikeB20

FleetwoodMatt

Virginia

3.45/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

22 oz. bottle poured into a snifter at slightly below room tempt. Bottling date is November 12th (about a month ago).

A: Pours like a moderately flat cola. Small amount of light khaki head dissipating quickly and leaving a small ring. Fair amount of lacing. Color is very similar to cola, not quick black but very dark.

S: Didn't pick up a ton of espresso/coffee but it's still there. Mostly roasted malt with some bitter chocolate and hop mixed in.

T: Similar to the smell in that I was getting coffee/espresso notes but roasted malt and chocolate came through a bit stronger.

M: Not much carbonation and felt like it could have benefited from a bit more. Medium bodied and could be improved if it were a bit heavier.

O: Nothing really stood out to make this beer impressive. It's certainly drinkable and smooth but the espresso and mouthfeel leave too much to be desired to make me want to pick up another one.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2012 23:55:08 | More by FleetwoodMatt

larryi86

Delaware

4.03/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle poured into a tulip

A- Black with a very small tan head.

S- Espresso, dark chocolate, roasted malts.

T- Coffee, chocolate, some sweet malts, some roasted malts, mainly coffee.

M- Smooth, could be a little thicker.

O- A solid coffee stout. It is coffee forward and could be thicker. I will definitely pick some more up. Well worth the price.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2012 02:21:02 | More by larryi86