Serpent's Stout

One of my favorite stouts. It has been eight years since my initial review. As always, I must comment on price increase: $3 for the same size serving? Notes only on differences: Not as bitter. More balance and smooth finish. Licorice is subtle, building as it warms. Booze is smoother in the taste. The warmer this beers gets, the deeper and complicated this beer becomes. Drinking over a period of time makes for a wonderful adventure for the sense. I would have this beer again, over and over, but at the price point my revisits are limited. Enjoy!

Aroma: Roasted Malty goodness. Look: Translucent ruby brown at edges. Thin head that rests along edges. Taste: Balanced. Smooth. All the attributes of a classic stout +1. Carbonation: Med Super pleasant. Super drinkable.

A: Black as coal, with fast dispating head. S: Chocolate and molassaes and the obvious roasted malt. Attractive and seductive with faint notes of licorice, coffee, and more. Big, deep, and dark American Stout. T: Roasted dark chocolate, slightly tart sweetness is first. And it's boozy in a good way. Mouthfeel is thick in an oily way. Then you can let your imagination go wild; coffee, ainse, raisins, prunes, brown sugar, toffee, and on and on. D: Complex, dark, and deep. The only improvement would be to try aged version over the years. Very, very solid brew.