Name: Lump of Coal Stout
Brewed In/Type: England / Stout
Bought at/Price Binny's / $5.99 pint
Dennis: Probably one of the most impressive stout's I've had in a while. The aroma really does convey a sweet twinge of hops, and the taste is not what you'd expect from an 8% alcohol stout. Moderatly thin body, the taste is very unique, not at all like an american stout. You really catch some hops on the exhale. I have to say, if this came in 6packs, I'd be in real trouble. More like a hoppy guinness double, than an imperial ameican stout, worth a shot if you get a chance.
Jen: If this is what a lump of coal tastes like, than bring on the coal. This stout has a lighter than normal body, with a nice bittersweet chocolate roastiness to it. I also get a mild coffee taste to it with a "hey do I taste mild hops" end to it. There is also a light alcohol taste right after you swallow. A nice fun beer to put in someones stocking this season, but don't necessarily go out of your way!
Rating: 3.75 out of 5