Cowcatcher Milk Stout
Smartmouth Brewing Company

Cowcatcher Milk StoutCowcatcher Milk Stout
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From:
Smartmouth Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Sweet / Milk Stout
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 11.87%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
58
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 13, 2019
Added:
Oct 21, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  9
We welcome the re-release of Cowcatcher Milk Stout, named in tribute to the railroads that surround our brewery. Originally brewed as a limited edition 10-barrel batch, resounding appeals convinced us to offer it from January through April. This surprisingly sessionable brew is as black as night. With one deep whiff of its thick tan head, you’ll immediately catch the aromas of rich cocoa and dark-roasted coffee beans. Swish it around your palate to savor its full-body and smooth mouthfeel. It boasts a warm pumpernickel-bready flavor and finishes with a touch of bittersweet chocolate. Enjoy this beer with dessert - brownies, chocolate chip cookies, or any rich, sweet treat.
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Ratings by breardon1776:
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Rated by breardon1776 from New York

3.88/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Awesome example of milk stout. Aroma is packed with deep roasted coffee scents but taste is subdued.
Oct 23, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.28 by Nalid66 from Virginia

Apr 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Stengelfoot from California

Nov 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by prototypic from Ohio

Apr 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.9 by Jason_cs from Florida

Feb 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.73 by Dewsby from Kentucky

Jan 10, 2018
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.78/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had a pint on tap at Kelly's in Chesapeake VA. I have no idea why they serve every beer in a chilled glass, but I'm sure the light tan head should have been bigger than what I was served. Nice dense dark brown color with no light coming through. I let the beer warm in my hands before sampling. Nice, sweet malty beer with plenty of milk chocolate and lactose in both the aroma and flavor. Nice malty, somewhat sweet flavor. The lactose/milk presence is strong and smooths out this beer the way a milk stout should feel. Nice flavor, mild alcohol presence and very smooth. I would like to pour one myself in a closer to room temperature glass, but still found this very enjoyable. a good milk stout.
Dec 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by 6thstreetbrewpub from District of Columbia

Nov 27, 2017
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.99/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I'm trying this at the brewery. It poured an opaque dark with ercu head that is not leaving any lace. The scent had hints of dark chocolate. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with milk chocolate being most present. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's a decent beer.
Nov 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by dextermcgurk from New York

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by rjp217 from Massachusetts

Apr 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by RBorsato from Virginia

Mar 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Mar 17, 2017
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Reviewed by Zraly from Virginia

3.47/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Nitro pour at the brewery. Black with thin nitro head. Very little nose, but smooth, silky mouthfeel with a dominant flavor of milk chocolate. Easy to drink, and overall enjoyable.
Mar 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.49 by brocktune from Virginia

Dec 13, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.12/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Draft at Yard House-Springfield. Dark, muddy brown with small beige head. Barely there roast grain aroma leads into a fuller taste, but still not that robust. Some notes of chocolate as well, but not enough to push this one above average.
Jun 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by briandaube from Delaware

May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by iannutter from Korea (South)

May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dave_Treat from Virginia

Mar 21, 2016
Cowcatcher Milk Stout from Smartmouth Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 58 ratings