Obsidian Stout - Deschutes Brewery

JasonA

Massachusetts

4.58/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours an oil slick black. Ample finger plus of thick mocha head. Ridiculous lacing. This head isnt going anywhere.

Sweet roasted malt. Raisin, rum, maybe chocolate, maybe espresso. Some ABV.

Dry black patent malt. Deep roasted malt. Dryness, buscuit.

Little dry, almost too much dry, something missing, though not horrible. Just a little unbalanced. Maybe a tab more malt to go with dryness.

I would love more of these. There is something in the dry finish though I could use a bit more malt with, but certainly not much of a detractor. This is more than likely the best American Stout out there. So close to being perfect.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2009 21:21:16 | More by JasonA

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-20-2013 04:49:09 | More by Kmat10

mooseo

Pennsylvania

4.39/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle into tulip.

A - Black as night with a small dark tan head.

S - A light, but pleasing aroma of milk chocolate, black coffee, and roasted malt.

T - Roasted burnt malt, coffee, and sweet chocolate throughout. A light hop bitterness comes through and brings balance. Finishes bitter-sweet with roasted grain and caramel. There is a strong coffee/roast aftertaste.

M - Exceptionally smooth and creamy. Wow, this is definitely the best part of the beer for me. Medium-full body, mild carbonation, slightly dry finish.

O - A very impressive, memorable stout. The flavor profile is balanced and is a text book example of what a stout should be. But the mouthfeel - it's incredible.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:59:31 | More by mooseo

Turbo

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -11.3%

05-19-2013 22:48:10 | More by Turbo

Glibber

Idaho

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-19-2013 22:24:21 | More by Glibber

ClayO

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -11.3%

05-19-2013 22:04:32 | More by ClayO

JohnG190

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured into snifter, served at 52 degrees.

Appearance - dark, dark brown. Thick mocha head has great retention.

Aroma - dark chocolate, espresso, and roasted barley

Taste - a dry bitterness gives way to a slight dark chocolate sweetness and finishes dry and bitter.

Mouthfeel - medium body with good carbonation.

Overall - a world class stout.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 20:40:15 | More by JohnG190

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-19-2013 16:31:23 | More by Photekut

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -5.4%

05-19-2013 14:15:13 | More by drgonzo2k2

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle. best before 09-30-13.

A: pours really really dark brown. head is a coffee hued brown. frothy. very frothy. head has great retention

S: a lot of bitter dark chocolate. a decent amount of espresso. this thing really does walk a fine line between bitterness and sweetness, with bitterness taking the edge. not getting much hop aroma, but I could care less. this thing is all about fantastic dark aromas.

T: similar to the nose, a dry bitterness starts off the flavor. very similar to dark chocolate. more bitterness in the middle. a little bit of dark coffee, but this body is very close to dark chocolate. finish is, you guessed it, bitter.

M: subtle and creamy. this think on nitro would be tits. medium bodied.

D: a very well-made American stout. lots of dark aroma, however a bit one-note on the flavor end. not that it is a bad flavor so you are not gonna catch a lot flack from me. if you like stouts, definitely check this brew out.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:24:52 | More by Jimmys

jakeox

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.4%

05-19-2013 00:08:20 | More by jakeox

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-19-2013 00:05:00 | More by DIPAFAN

alanv

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-18-2013 21:37:23 | More by alanv

JandJMD

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -11.3%

05-18-2013 02:01:51 | More by JandJMD

prender1482

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-18-2013 00:39:52 | More by prender1482

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-17-2013 22:05:32 | More by jbaker67

tedho21

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +12.3%

05-17-2013 16:29:23 | More by tedho21

verge

California

4.75/5  rDev +12.3%

05-16-2013 21:56:12 | More by verge

Demarais20

North Dakota

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

05-16-2013 07:42:05 | More by Demarais20

Pelican5

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-16-2013 07:27:40 | More by Pelican5

SMITHAND

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-15-2013 18:14:54 | More by SMITHAND

2dogbrew

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-15-2013 03:07:17 | More by 2dogbrew

ambalam

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%

05-14-2013 05:40:00 | More by ambalam

hoppytobehere

Colorado

4.13/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle, best by 10/14/2013

A: Creamy tan head, body that's blacker than night. Nice retention.

S: A little booze, dark chocolate, roasted malt.

T: A great example of the style. Similar notes as the nose, maybe with more chocolate and a little bit of espresso. Toffee sweetness lingers.

M: Chewy, a little sticky. Nice carbonation.

O: Fantastic stout for the price. Need to get this one more often.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:54:11 | More by hoppytobehere

Lagerquestrian

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12.3%

05-14-2013 01:39:23 | More by Lagerquestrian