Heart Of Darkness - Magic Hat Brewing Company

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

2.88/5  rDev -26.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

12 oz bottle into long-stemmed chalice. 0913 on the neck of the bottle. i assume this is the best before date.

A: body is pretty black. head is frothy and a light brown hue. retention is great with some good lacing clumps left behind.

S: acrid roasty aroma. very acrid. smells dry. i find the acidity to be a bit off-putting.

T: starts quick. similar to the nose, the roasted malt is a bit burnt and almost stings the palate. chocolate and coffee flavor lingers into the finish.

M: definitely a mild carbonation that works well with the brew.

D: the acidity of the roast is a bit too much for me. both in the nose and on the palate. unfortunately unenjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2012 02:42:40 | More by Jimmys

cgarcer

Georgia

3/5  rDev -23.7%

06-20-2013 02:46:07 | More by cgarcer

oline73

Maryland

2.5/5  rDev -36.4%

06-20-2013 01:24:48 | More by oline73

UncleBuccs

Arizona

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-19-2013 03:44:11 | More by UncleBuccs

bdaggett

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

06-13-2013 23:04:49 | More by bdaggett

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-13-2013 19:25:21 | More by djre4orm

DCH

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-12-2013 22:31:24 | More by DCH

agentli

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

06-10-2013 22:21:19 | More by agentli

TriageStat

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-09-2013 22:29:07 | More by TriageStat

blastoderm55

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-09-2013 18:43:43 | More by blastoderm55

PincheNorteno

Michigan

3.09/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pub glass. This is a very mild light stout. It's mildly sweet and malty without much complexity aside from a bit of subdued chocolate. It would be tolerable for a newbie, but probably a bit of a let down for someone who actually enjoys stouts that have kick. Not a whole lot going on here. There's a bit of head, some sudsy lacing, but it pours sort of flat.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 16:44:08 | More by PincheNorteno

Chugs13

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-02-2013 22:17:23 | More by Chugs13

Johnnyv310

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-30-2013 04:51:59 | More by Johnnyv310

Liondiscs

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-29-2013 22:26:55 | More by Liondiscs

zdeck37

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-29-2013 21:57:00 | More by zdeck37

Mikkiicky

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-29-2013 21:31:28 | More by Mikkiicky

tzieser

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-27-2013 07:22:11 | More by tzieser

NormLobstah

Virginia

5/5  rDev +27.2%

05-25-2013 03:31:00 | More by NormLobstah

mattsucks

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-23-2013 03:24:44 | More by mattsucks

morrowd3

Vermont

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-22-2013 01:32:34 | More by morrowd3

Jimbo4430

Virginia

3/5  rDev -23.7%

05-21-2013 00:56:04 | More by Jimbo4430

ClayO

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-19-2013 22:07:06 | More by ClayO

KSfrost

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-19-2013 21:50:20 | More by KSfrost

LeahM

New York

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-19-2013 04:05:23 | More by LeahM

superspak

Michigan

4.2/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, winter 2012 bottling. Pours lightly hazy very dark brown color with a 1-2 finger moderately dense khaki head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Some nice soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of milk chocolate, roasted malt, toast, toffee, caramel, light coffee, and light floral earthiness. Excellent aromas with great balance, strength, and complexity of roasted malt notes with light hops. Taste of milk chocolate, roasted malt, toast, toffee, caramel, coffee, and floral earthiness. Light coffee bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of milk chocolate, roasted malt, toast, toffee, coffee, and floral earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice balance and complexity of roasted malt flavors; with a good amount of robustness and no cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a moderately creamy and smooth mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent stout! Great balance of roasted flavors with good robustness; and very smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:17:42 | More by superspak