Sponge Candy Stout
Resurgence Brewing Company

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From:
Resurgence Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Stout
Ranked #244
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
86
Ranked #18,387
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 9.92%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
61
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 28, 2023
Added:
Jul 03, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  17
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Ratings by RWLawman:
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Rated by RWLawman from North Carolina

3.96/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Apr 07, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.56 by oberon from North Carolina

Mar 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Apr 08, 2022
 
Rated: 3.69 by smithj4 from New York

Dec 12, 2021
 
Rated: 3.94 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Dec 12, 2021
 
Rated: 3.87 by metter98 from New York

Dec 12, 2021
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Reviewed by FrMatthewLC from Virginia

4.43/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I bought this as part of a make your own six pack when passing through NY state and didn't knew what to expect from "sponge candy" added to the stout. I was pleasantly surprised by a strong bit smooth stout flavor with a bit of a delicious twist.
Apr 21, 2021
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.43/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
A: pours a black body with ruby red hues with a tan head with ok retention and lacing.
S: sweet, chocolate and coffee notes with roasted, sweet notes
T: sweet, roasted notes with chocolate and coffee notes
M: relatively full bodied and pretty smooth
O: decent beer overall; very smooth
Nov 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by cp45 from New Jersey

Nov 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.78 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

May 17, 2020
 
Rated: 3.35 by Mikexw from New York

Mar 17, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Wellgoose12 from New York

Jan 29, 2020
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Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

3.32/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to Harrison8 for this one from NBS BIF #8.5; Secret Santa. 22oz bottle wrapped in holiday paper with the only clue being 10% written on the paper. Here goes.

Poured into 14oz teku. Poured a solid black color, with less than ¼ inch of brown head that immediately dissipated and left no lacing. 3.5

Bourbon on the nose. Bigly bourbon-ness. Some oak, and a bit of base malts and slight roast. 3.25

Same on the tongue, booze dominant. Touches of oak and base beer. Maybe some coffee on the finish after a few sips. 3.25

The body was full, smooth, and even, but on the thin side for the Imperial Stout I think it is. If it’s a Porter it’s just right. If it’s a Baltic Porter (a mistake I made earlier this week), it’s a bit too full. The finish was semi-dry, yet there was a lingering sweetness that hung around a bit. Odd. 3.25

Overall, a pretty nice brew (whatever it is) worth trying if you get the chance. 3.5


Now for the unveiling: Resurgence Brewing Milk Sponge Candy Stout (Limited Batch 2018). From Buffalo NY, via KC MO, to Bellingham WA, for a native 315er to enjoy.
May 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

Feb 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by beerswillingIPAfan from New York

Jan 08, 2018
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured into one of my clear mugs, the appearance was a mostly dark black color with a thin finger's worth of eggshell white foamy head that slid off at a moderate pace. Some stringy lace ran here and there.
The aroma had the "sponge candy" sweetness up front and then a nice level roasty balancing sort of coffee bean, cocoa powder coming into it all.
The flavor was a nice balance between the roast and the sweetness. Light playful sponge candy aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was about medium bodied with a decent sort of sipping quality about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, pretty nice American Stout with that "Buffalo, New York" unique-ness as whoever thought about putting "sponge candy" in a beer - yes, leave that to a Buffalo brewery, I get it.
Sep 23, 2017
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Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Apparently sponge candy is a thing in buffalo?

Great flavor profile. Complexity coming from all corners. Roasted tones. Candy sweetness. Thick malts. Nothing is overdone on this beer and everything is perfectly stated. Highly suggested.
Sep 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.37 by tullossjr from Ohio

Mar 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.14 by DaveCash from New York

Mar 17, 2017
Sponge Candy Stout from Resurgence Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 61 ratings