Black Sea
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
8%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.16 | pDev: 4.57%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
16
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 15, 2014
Added:
Nov 30, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Dark mahogany color, roasted malt aroma, dark chocolate malt flavor, full body.
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Ratings by egrace84:
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Rated by egrace84 from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

Mar 14, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by Smileitsfreetobehappy from Alaska

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by KAF from Iowa

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Drucifer from Illinois

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JDD419 from Ohio

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Gstolas from Illinois

Apr 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Brew33 from Ohio

Feb 10, 2013
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Reviewed by mdfb79 from New York

4.08/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
From 01/21/13 notes. Had this on tap at the Clybourn location in Chicago.

a - Pours a deep dark mahogany brown color with two fingers of light tan head and moderate to high carbonation evident. Looks pretty nice.

s - Smells of nuts, caramel malts, toasted malts, and some roasted malts. Nice, though nothing too complex or great going on here.

t - The taste is much better than the nose, Tastes of nuts, caramel malts, toasted malts, roasted malts, peanut butter, vanilla, and some light sweet chocolate. More of a sweet peanut butter taste vs. the peanut nose; I like it quite a bit.

m - Full bodied porter and low carbonation. The body is super smooth and creamy. Very nice mouthfeel.

o - Overall a really solid baltic porter. The mouthfeel is great and I liked the sweet peanut butter and caramel in the taste. Would definitely look to have it again.
Jan 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mvdillman from Indiana

Jan 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Jan 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by thinwhiteduke from Illinois

Jan 12, 2013
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Reviewed by tjsdomer2 from Illinois

4.15/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance: Very dark ruby red, practically pitch black. No foam to speak of, but the lacing is good.

Smell: Tons of licorice in the smell. Hints of dark fruits as well, but the zesty licorice really stands out.

Taste/Mouthfeel: Licorice, chocolate, and some dark fruit, particularly raisins. Mouthfeel starts zesty and crisp, but flattens a bit. Not quite as full-bodied as advertised.

Overall Drinkability: Definitely a tasty Baltic. Hits all the right flavor notes especially.
Jan 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Rmatuszak2 from Illinois

Dec 23, 2012
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Reviewed by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

4.64/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Clybourn.

A: deep, dark, black color, opaque, limited head
S: deep roasted malt, almost cocoa-like with dusty/musty qualities and graininess, very nice
T: one of the best Baltic Porters I've ever tasted, well-balanced, incredibly deep roasted malt with incredible complexity
M: rounded, deep, earthy
O: a real winner
Dec 14, 2012
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

4.22/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served in a snifter at the Clybourn brewpub.

Fun Fact: The Black Sea isn't really black. Truth. Anyway, this stuff pours a murky black-brown topped by a finger of tan foam. The nose comprises warm cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, mild molasses, mild roasted malts, and a light bit of coffee. The taste brings in more of the same, with more coffee and a light spruce/mint vein running through the back. The body is a straight medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda drying finish. Overall, a highly enjoyable, tasty little Baltic porter. Good times.
Nov 30, 2012
Black Sea from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 16 ratings