Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Eagle Brewery

Young's Double Chocolate StoutYoung's Double Chocolate Stout
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From:
Eagle Brewery
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Sweet / Milk Stout
Ranked #287
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
90
Ranked #9,588
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 12.69%
Reviews:
2,440
Ratings:
6,038
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 25, 2024
Added:
Feb 06, 1999
Wants:
  291
Gots:
  1,123
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Ratings by Illtryit:
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Reviewed by Illtryit from Missouri

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16.9 ounce bottle.

Last minute pick up and I'm glad I chose this one.

Pours black as black can get with a 3/4 inch toffee colored head. The foam lingers a bit then dissapates to a thin film which leaves tree ring like lacing on my mug.

Smell is that of roast and sweet, and if you sniff hard enough you can pull some licorice out too.

Taste is all malt with just slight chocolate, semi sweet chocolate to be precise after taste.
Mellow.

Silky smooth feel. Hearty.

Overall....Damn good stout. Hits the spot.
May 13, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Rated by Amboularozzo from Texas

3.34/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.75
Bottle expired december 2023, tastes ok but very thin.
Jan 25, 2024
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.34/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12 ounce draft pour into a tulip style pint glass.

Pouring dark brown with a modest beige cap that leaves spots of lace. Aroma of chocolate malt with hints of dried fruit indicate a more tart than sweet brew. Flavor is lightly sweet chocolate malt, and tangy woody hops with minor roasted malt and coffee flavors. Smooth medium-weight mouthfeel with a very light chalkiness. Lots of subtle character with this one, seems more traditional than the American Sweet Stouts that I am used to. Very good, and light enough (feel and ABV) to be a session drinker.
Dec 13, 2023
 
Rated: 4.12 by cdub70085 from Connecticut

Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Sep 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.89 by not2quick from Missouri

Aug 13, 2023
 
Rated: 3.96 by PyroKnit

Jun 26, 2023
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Reviewed by TurboMon_911 from New Jersey

4.06/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
(BBD 28 Dec 22) - Nitro version. Poured a velvety black color from a 14.9 oz. can into a standard pint glass with a creamy finger high head that receded slowly and left curtain lacing that clung to the glass as it dissipated. Aroma is earthy and grainy which is fairly standard for the style. Taste is chocolate forward but is not overly chocolaty and has hints of chicory, roasted malts & grain. Mouth is smooth, medium bodied with a clean finish and is very drinkable. Picked up for under $10 for a 4 pack and was quite pleased wit the purchase.
Mar 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.18 by SoundMakesSense from Indiana

Mar 05, 2023
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Rated by Taproomtyler

4.61/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very tasty beer. Thick... not too heavy!
Mar 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.3 by Zigzach from Florida

Dec 18, 2022
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Reviewed by woodchipper from Connecticut

3.58/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 11.2oz bottle dated 28 JUL 22 to a diagonally cut tumbler at fridge temp but was slowly sipped and allowed to warm.
The body is opaque black with a short, deep tan head on top that fades but provides some quickly disappearing lacing.
Chocolate is dominant in the smell as is the alcohol. Some dried fruit can be sensed also.
The taste brings the dried fruit out more prominently; cherrys, raisins, all “chocolate covered”. This beer bridges between the sweet and the bitter. Overall the taste is reminiscent of a box full of a fruity alcohol chocolate sampler.
Mouthfeel seems rather thin frankly, but it does leave your lips sticky.
I am not quite sure about how I feel about this beer. It was worth the experience, but will not be a repeat purchase.
Nov 27, 2022
 
Rated: 3.91 by Unarmd from Alabama

Nov 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.93 by Fallen232 from Pennsylvania

Oct 08, 2022
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.87/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz nitro can into a pint glass. Best before 9/19/22, so a couple weeks late on this one.

Looks superb in the glass. Jet black body, cream colored creamy head which persists throughout leaving a layer of lacing.

Creamy aroma, but smells a little off.

On tasting, not getting as much chocolate as I hoped, but a sweet creamy stout with a light roast at the end for balance.

Mouth just about reaches medium, finish roasty.

Overall, some flaws in all categories except the look.
Oct 04, 2022
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.19/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A bit surprised I had never reviewed this beer before.

Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Rich dark brown color with great beige head and nice curtain lacing.smell and taste of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Clean, not overpowering taste. Rich, smooth feel. I wish I had another bottle!
Sep 13, 2022
 
 
Rated: 4.33 by A_dogg000

Aug 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.06 by JoeDKSki

Jul 21, 2022
Young's Double Chocolate Stout from Eagle Brewery
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 6038 ratings