Obsidian Stout - Deschutes Brewery

davelag

California

4/5  rDev -5.4%

01-05-2013 16:22:12 | More by davelag

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-22-2013 03:13:24 | More by SmellsofMahagony

beirme2

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -23.2%

05-22-2013 02:48:25 | More by beirme2

WissBrauSean

Pennsylvania

4.89/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

I poured this beer from the bottle at about 60 degrees F and it is clear and black just like obsidian but with some brown showing through and the head is a full finger thick and creamy brown and leaves another cool outline of a mountain peak on my glass as lacing! I totally should take a picture of that, but I am too lazy.

The aroma is definitely of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, some yeast and very little earthy hops. Both sweet and bitter. A nice combo.

It tastes even better than it smells with sweet roasted malt taking the lead then the creamy chocolate malts come into play with some hints of vanilla cream and then followed by the bitterness of the roasted malts and the earthy hops. Finally it finishes dry with hint of black pepper and mild alcohol. This beer is so well balanced and the dry finish lures you to the next sip!

The mouthfeel is creamy full and dry with light to moderate carbonation to play on your tongue. The finish is dry and bitter but pleasingly so.

Overall, this has to be one of the best stouts EVER! It's definitely NOT a crossover beer and if you don't like dry and bitter beers you may not like this one, but keep in mind that this is an excellent beer all around and you might be missing out if you think that it may be too bitter for you. You may actually like it! I love it! 5 out of 5!

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 02:47:27 | More by WissBrauSean

brewsclues

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-22-2013 02:46:23 | More by brewsclues

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%

05-21-2013 22:45:21 | More by Bouleboubier

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