Coffee Stout
from Sonoma01 in a huge box of all NG bottles, thanks again! I hate to say 'underwhelmed' because this is certainly a fine brew and one I'm happy to be able to drink tonight. I was sent 6 and I waited until my third bottle (not tonight) before reviewing it so that expectation wouldm't sway the rating too much. A: fine, deep brown, tan head. Interestingly, I noted that it moves easily in the glass. The mouthfeel is not watery, but the liquid does slosh easily. Moderate lacing. S: For a 'coffee stout' there is not much there but for just being a 'stout' there is a nice malt/roast aroma with very light notes of cafe au lait. T: Again, this is a very nice and above average stout. It hits all the correct notes, it is easy on the palate and there is the hint of coffee at the outset and the bitterness of the last sip of the cup right on the death. M: Really the best feature of this brew, well weighted and doesn't stick in the mouth at all despite having a fuller mouthfeel. D: Happy to have had it, happy to still have a few bottles left but something I'll likely only drink when I'm in Wisconsin. (101st)