Tröegs Java Head Stout
Troegs Brothers Java Head Poured at about 50F from a 22oz. Appearance- A thick cocoa head a finger thick caps my Ommegang goblet. This is a black beer. Nose- Berry and apple fruitiness and a stout-malt-burnt-smell mingle freely with a light coffee tone and some soft cocoa elements. Taste -Coffee is lost as a slightly sweet stout with moderate bitterness slides through a stage of malty roast and buttery cocoa. Gentle warming alcohol is present, but plays out before the palate finishes with a mild, creamy flavor of dark grains with American hops floating gently on top. Mouth- On the light side for an American stout of this size. Doesnt overwhelm with malty texture but still provides a rich, creamy experience. Overall- Not a masterpiece, but a fine sipper that wont bore you or weigh you down. It would have been nice for the coffee to come out a bit more.