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Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

Nov 2

Posted by Wranglerette in 4 Tankards, British Isles, England, Great Britain, Oatmeal Stout, Stout, Wranglerette | No Comments

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Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout definitely deserves the adage ‘an oldie but a goodie’. This deliciously creamy beer pours near black with a fluffy tan head while the aroma mingles chocolate, roasted coffee and dark malt. The flavour is delightful. At first sip you can taste the creamy oats, velvety dark molasses as well as the aforementioned chocolate and burnt coffee which gives way to an enjoyably bitter after-taste on the finish. Brewed in England at Yorkshire’s oldest brewery (founded in 1758) this is a gorgeous, easy drinking beer and a great first choice if you’re new to stouts. This would be fantastic paired with a creamy coffee dessert like a mocha mousse or some fresh oysters.

ABV: 5.0%

Best Served: 12°C

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Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout

Aug 23

Posted by Wrangler in 5 Tankards, Ale, Imperial Stout, New York, Stout, United States, Wrangler | No Comments

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Brooklyn Brewery’s Black Chocolate Stout is an Imperial Russian Stout that weighs in at a mighty 10%, but the alcohol is well hidden by the monumentally full-bodied flavours that caress the palate. This stout’s colour is a deep inky black, and pours into the glass with a creamy caramel coloured head that slowly dissipates. You’d be fooled into thinking that there was real cocoa beans in the brew, but Garrett Oliver, the brewer, obtains that taste from malt alone! The dark bitter chocolate notes fill the mouth, but are balanced exquisitely by rich roasted sweet malt. Beneath the obvious flavours, there are hints of rich burnt fruit cake and licorice that comes to the fore on the finish.  This is a sumptuous stout and should be tried by every fan of the style. Pair this with a rich strawberry tart and double cream.

ABV: 10%

Best Served: 10°C

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Crannóg Ales Back Hand of God Stout

Aug 12

Posted by Wrangler in 5 Tankards, Ale, British Columbia, Canada, Irish Dry Stout, Stout, Wrangler | No Comments

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Crannóg Ales prides itself on making authentic Irish beers, and they do so with style! All their beers are certified organic, mostly made with hops and barley from their own farm. They are only available on draught, but are well worth searching out. This Irish style dry stout is a fabulously smooth brew. It has layers of coffee bean and dark cocoa flavours that linger on the palate. The richness fills your mouth, and dark roasted malty notes endow this beer with a very more-ish quality, which gives way to a classically dry but beautifully balanced finish. There are subtle hints of hop, and a faint background of well baked dried fruit.- Superb!

ABV:5.2 %

Best Served: 13°C

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Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

Jul 27

Posted by Wrangler in 4 Tankards, Ale, British Isles, England, Great Britain, Stout, Sweet Stout, Wrangler | No Comments

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This deep opaque black stout truly is a modern classic. Brewed in England with real dark chocolate as well as chocolate malt it has a rich, creamy bittersweet flavour which creates a smoothness that feels like velvet on your tongue. The notes of the bitter dark malt come through but are well balanced by the sweetness of the dark chocolate. You may also detect faint notes of sweet spice on the palate, making this an excellent dessert beer.

ABV: 5%

Best Served: 13°C

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