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Hickory Stick Stout
Olde Hickory Brewery
- From:
- Olde Hickory Brewery
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
Ranked #319 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #23,391 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 14.63%
- Reviews:
- 114
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 21, 2022
- Added:
- Sep 23, 2006
- Wants:
- 11
- Gots:
- 39
No description / notes.
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Ratings by bcostner1:
Reviewed by bcostner1 from Tennessee
3.7/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.7/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: I wouldn't call it pitch black...more very, very dark brown. Decent tan head that sticks around.
S: Chocolate and some wood. Not a ton else really.
T: Reminiscent of Oak Aged Yeti to me but not quite as rich or tasty. Definite chocolate of the bittersweet variety; becomes sweeter as it warms.. Definite woody/oaky presence as well. Very dry tasting. The label says there should be hints of coffee but I'm not really getting any.
M: Pretty easy drinker. A little thin on the body for a stout. Moderate ABV means you don't have to make it into a sipper.
Overall, not a bad beer by any means. Just not particularly memorable or outstanding to me. I would definitely drink it again, just wouldn't go out of my way to seek it out necessarily (as I would the Irish Walker Barleywine from Olde Hickory which is outstanding!)
Dec 01, 2011S: Chocolate and some wood. Not a ton else really.
T: Reminiscent of Oak Aged Yeti to me but not quite as rich or tasty. Definite chocolate of the bittersweet variety; becomes sweeter as it warms.. Definite woody/oaky presence as well. Very dry tasting. The label says there should be hints of coffee but I'm not really getting any.
M: Pretty easy drinker. A little thin on the body for a stout. Moderate ABV means you don't have to make it into a sipper.
Overall, not a bad beer by any means. Just not particularly memorable or outstanding to me. I would definitely drink it again, just wouldn't go out of my way to seek it out necessarily (as I would the Irish Walker Barleywine from Olde Hickory which is outstanding!)
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The Beer Republic. Jugando a The Wolf Among Us. En copa Teku. Baatante correcta stout americana, con ricas notas cafetosas, subiendose poco a la cabeza pero con bastante buen cuerpo para su bajo abv
Jan 28, 2020Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Taste: smoked hickory wood, barley, dark malts some hops present. Deep smoked nose. Black/Brown semi opaque, smaller tan head and lace. Medium body. Had years ago.
Nov 14, 2018Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.91/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a black color. One inch head of an off-tan color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of sweet malt, slight roasted malt, spicy hops, slight alcohol, and a hint of chocolate. Fits the style of an American Stout. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, slight roasted malt, spicy hops, slight alcohol, and a hint of chocolate. Overall, good appearance, great blend, but lacking depth of body.
Oct 29, 2018Reviewed by Dodo2step from Pennsylvania
3.68/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A- opaque black with minimal head and foam. Poor lacing on the pint.
S- wood, caramel and coffee notes.
F- coffee, wood and dark caramel flavors
M- creamy and medium bodied. The coffee lingers around in the mouth a bit longer than usual.
O- a good stout and would have it again.
Sep 09, 2018S- wood, caramel and coffee notes.
F- coffee, wood and dark caramel flavors
M- creamy and medium bodied. The coffee lingers around in the mouth a bit longer than usual.
O- a good stout and would have it again.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottled 4/18/18; drank 8/22/18 @ the Yarchives.
Opaque brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; frothy lace.
Fresh earth, cream & black coffee notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Fresh earth & mild cream flavors up front; burnt black coffee notes on the finish. A bit harsh.
Aug 23, 2018Opaque brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; frothy lace.
Fresh earth, cream & black coffee notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Fresh earth & mild cream flavors up front; burnt black coffee notes on the finish. A bit harsh.
Reviewed by nick_perry from North Carolina
2.31/5 rDev -37.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
2.31/5 rDev -37.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Black color, thin white head. No discernible aromas. Strong malt flavors with a delayed finish of burnt wood, which leaves a weird aftertaste. I don’t get any of the caramel, chocolate, or coffee notes the bottle claims.
Mar 11, 2017
Hickory Stick Stout from Olde Hickory Brewery
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
281 ratings
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