Southern Tier 2XStout

It's been a Southern Tier kind of weekend around here. Last night, the 2XIPA, tonight the 2XStout. Even though it was well into the 50's in Columbus, Ohio, today, it still felt like a stout day. A double milk stout, to be precise. It just sounded yummy.

The stout pours dark and right, almost black in color, and opaque, with a toffee-colored head which quickly dissipated. The label says it's only 7.5%, so I was surprised with such little head retention. The nose gives off deep, roasty aromas with a hint of dark caramel. There is almost a coffee flavor at the forefront of the brew, which tastes rich. Very, very rich. It's also viscous, with a thick middle mouthfeel, and finishing with black coffee and rather sweet flavors.

It's what Guinness should be. It's what Guinness tries to be. It kind of reminds me of Bell's Double Cream Stout, with its richness.

4.5/5 caps

-Jennie

The dark roasted notes in this are amazing. It says it's a milk stout, but it doesn't really give off the typical milk stout flavor or mouth feel to me. Overall a fantastic stout, nice dark tones, smooth finish like a good coffee. I can't really add more than what Jennie already mentioned.

4.5/5 caps

-Nathan