Mackeson Triple XXX Stout - Whitbread PLC

bmwats

Louisiana

4.3/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a pint.

A: Black opaque. Light carbonation pours into a half finger grayish head which dissipates quickly. Leaves pretty heavy beer ring lacing as it does, but by the time you reach the bottom of the glass it has conceded its resistance.

S: Dark malt, light hops, hint of dark chocolate.

T: Sweet, dark, milky, chocolate malt, hint of molasses.

M: Sweet malt hits first, hops lingers for the aftertaste. Heavy, robust feel.

D: Great drinkability. Good feel, and flavor.

Good complex flavor, pretty good atmosphere. Just a strong overall quaff.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2008 05:09:21 | More by bmwats

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-15-2013 18:34:51 | More by Slatetank

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -26.3%

05-08-2013 08:20:55 | More by beernads

JMS1512

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-02-2013 22:45:21 | More by JMS1512

Lonestargazer52

Texas

4.65/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

I personally like stout, and of all the stouts I've ever tasted, because they did not skimp on the malt I like this the most. Huge malt taste dominates significant hops, but not by much. This is a drink that cries out for a very hearty pairing -- smoked meats or fish, robust multi-grained bread with dominating aged cheese such as Roaring Forties Bleu. Like an Islay Single Malt, it is not a beer that anyone will not have an opinion about. I haven't been able to find it in about 2 years, and I am dismayed if it is no longer brewed. If anyone knows something similar, let me know.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 17:37:08 | More by Lonestargazer52

Huffs

New York

4.28/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Wrote this review back in 1984, was brewed by Whitbread at the time. Poured to a black in color with a rich head. Aroma was sweet and malty with bitter / sweet malty taste. At the time I gave it a six mug rating out of a possible six, so it must have been good.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 03:15:07 | More by Huffs

matjack85

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

01-31-2013 22:06:30 | More by matjack85

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.7%

12-21-2012 04:53:25 | More by Hopheadjeffery

ThirstyHrothgar

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -14%

12-21-2012 03:45:24 | More by ThirstyHrothgar

ReeseMax3

Alaska

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

12-10-2012 19:14:17 | More by ReeseMax3

cliff1066

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1.7%

12-10-2012 05:34:51 | More by cliff1066

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

11-22-2012 02:12:58 | More by t0rin0

Prestonlegal

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

09-29-2012 15:23:26 | More by Prestonlegal

zenithberwyn

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

08-25-2012 09:58:04 | More by zenithberwyn

lcooper72

4.58/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Mainly wanted to review this beer because it still exists! Got a sixer last week in KY at the Liquor Barn. Beautiful onyx black appearance with a tan head, sweet smell, great mild chocolate and creamy taste, and the lactose gives a great creamy mouthfeel. Hadn't seen it for years. It is my wifes favorite beer.

Serving type: bottle

08-14-2012 14:20:56 | More by lcooper72

bpasquetti

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2012 12:12:16 | More by bpasquetti

FriedGold2112

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

05-02-2012 05:40:20 | More by FriedGold2112

TMoney2591

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-01-2012 21:05:15 | More by TMoney2591

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

03-17-2012 06:25:33 | More by ygtbsm94

zeledonia

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-28-2012 05:07:11 | More by zeledonia

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-27-2012 06:25:22 | More by RoryOMoore

jfcaa193

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-19-2012 03:40:36 | More by jfcaa193

Imsothirsty

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-01-2012 03:12:42 | More by Imsothirsty

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

01-16-2012 19:53:54 | More by dbrauneis

usafboy

North Carolina

4.72/5  rDev +16%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

All I wanted to say though this was my favorite beer in college and BA is wrong about who brews this beer. Mackeson is indeed brewed by whitbread, however the XXX version was brewed in Cincinnati by Hudephol-Shoenling under contract by Royal Imports. I know this because I went to Hudepohl's website and emailed them asking them where it had gone. He replied with a fore mentioned information and confirmed they stopped brewing it "some years back."

Sorry for the unofficial review but I'm so passionate about this beer I can't let this amazing community be given incorrect information. I would give almost anything to have this beer one more time.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 06:01:39 | More by usafboy