Blast Furnace Stout
Church Brew Works

Blast Furnace StoutBlast Furnace Stout
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From:
Church Brew Works
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 9.93%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
44
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 19, 2017
Added:
Sep 24, 2001
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by hornetgobrew:
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Reviewed by hornetgobrew from Michigan

4.52/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
The Blast Furnace Stout on the cask-conditioned hand pull was the best offering of the Church Brew Works in early August of 05. It had a darkly colored, deep head which slowly disappeared after the first couple of sips. The overall nose was that of intensely roasted malt - which fit with the title, yet it was not an overpowering smell, as the cask conditioning had an ample dampening effect on the roast character of the malts used.

Aroma hops were nearly non-existent, but upon quaffing the Blast Furnace Stout smoothly slid across the surface of the tongue and opened up with a fairly significant body. Upon close, the mouthfeel dries out beautifully - making you grab the pint again before your hand has even left the glass. The finishing flavor is a complex blend of the aromas which were first perceived, that of mellow, cask conditioned roastiness.

All in all, this had to be CBW's finest brew in early August.
Aug 11, 2005
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The appearance was a dark brown close to black color with a finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated pretty quick. Streamy lace. The aroma had a good amount of roasted dark malts, substantial milk chocolate tones, some dark chocolate, some woodiness and a little bit of smoke. The flavor was towards the roasty side at first and bit into the sweetness slightly. Long roasty aftertaste and finish. The palate was about medium bodied and leaning towards a decent sipping quality about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt fine. Roastiness doesn’t feel a bit bigger than expected but I didn’t mind. Overall, pretty damn good stout that I would love to have again.
Jun 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by ArkyVaughan from New Jersey

Jul 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by Waveoff from Pennsylvania

Jun 09, 2016
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Reviewed by brother_rebus from Maine

3.7/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Very dark blackish brown. Unfortunately the head dissipated almost immediately. No smell save a mossy smell. Tastes auite delicious. A bit burnt. A bit dry. Fleeting carbonation. Lingering malt like a porter. Not terrible. Wouldnt buy again. But would drink it if offered fo free.
Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Dec 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by Louski from Pennsylvania

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by buzzedup from Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Aug 30, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by vwbus7 from North Carolina

Jun 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ramrod666 from Pennsylvania

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Mar 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by apasternak from District of Columbia

Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by themanilow from West Virginia

Feb 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by WoodBrew from Ohio

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by mikeburd1128 from New Jersey

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by carnoustie7 from Pennsylvania

Apr 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by LooseMoose1978 from North Carolina

Jan 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Gww1864 from New Jersey

Nov 14, 2012
Blast Furnace Stout from Church Brew Works
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 44 ratings