Samuel Adams Cream Stout
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass. Appearance/Smell - Appears a thick non translucent black with a quarter inch frothy head. Has pretty low head retention and leaves a spotty to no lace, medium carbonation. Smells of sweet milky & creamy notes, maltyness and hints of buttery nut notes. Absolutely wonderful! Some tartness that tingles the senses as well, pretty balanced. Taste/Mouthfeel - Tastes of a wonderful mellow vanilla like creaminess with buttery nut flavors. Very rich and dessert like! Some nice earthy notes with a touch of hop bitterness, has a malty finish. Very well balanced! Mouthfeel is smooth, thick and a bit creamy, has some lively carbonation on the palate as well. Full bodied. Drinkability/Final thoughts - I could easily enjoy a couple of these on any given day. So rich and hardy, filled with flavor, such a dessert! I loved the balance between the sweet & creamy, and the earthy & nutty. This beer is very inviting in both smell & taste. Its very very good, you must try this. Can't really say much else but don't pass this one up. Cheers!