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Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Eagle Brewery
- From:
- Eagle Brewery
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Sweet / Milk Stout
Ranked #284 - ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #9,574 - Avg:
- 4.02 | pDev: 12.69%
- Reviews:
- 2,440
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 25, 2024
- Added:
- Feb 06, 1999
- Wants:
- 291
- Gots:
- 1,123
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Ratings by Roke87:
Reviewed by Roke87 from Canada (ON)
4.18/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.18/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
500 mL bottle poured into a Duvel tulip at cellar temperature.
Best before date: 18/10/11
Appearance- Pours a black colour pretty much completely opaque with no light getting through anywhere on this one. Has a big fluffy three fingers of tan head that slowly resides to a nice thick ring leaving lots of spider lacing throughout the glass till finish.
Smell- Lots of roasted malts hit you right away paired with chocolate of course, and a hint of bitter coffee thrown in there as well
Taste- Just like the smells the taste comes through right away with a big thick wallop of roasted malts, then the bitter coffee comes into play balanced by the sweet chocolate and finishes off with more roast.
Mouthfeel- This stout has a medium mouth feel that is very smooth and creamy, very good carbonation that leaves a nice little top of bubbly foam right till the finish.
Overall- A very good stout, looks sexy, smells sexy, and the taste is there to match. Very good carbonation for a stout as well, I was pleasantly surprised by that not to mention the whole experience itself. When I first got this I thought it was going to taste like a watered down stout aka guiness but once I tasted it I was almost shocked, this rivals a lot of quality stouts that I have tasted before, my only gripe is the low ABV which is kind of unusual for stouts.
May 09, 2011Best before date: 18/10/11
Appearance- Pours a black colour pretty much completely opaque with no light getting through anywhere on this one. Has a big fluffy three fingers of tan head that slowly resides to a nice thick ring leaving lots of spider lacing throughout the glass till finish.
Smell- Lots of roasted malts hit you right away paired with chocolate of course, and a hint of bitter coffee thrown in there as well
Taste- Just like the smells the taste comes through right away with a big thick wallop of roasted malts, then the bitter coffee comes into play balanced by the sweet chocolate and finishes off with more roast.
Mouthfeel- This stout has a medium mouth feel that is very smooth and creamy, very good carbonation that leaves a nice little top of bubbly foam right till the finish.
Overall- A very good stout, looks sexy, smells sexy, and the taste is there to match. Very good carbonation for a stout as well, I was pleasantly surprised by that not to mention the whole experience itself. When I first got this I thought it was going to taste like a watered down stout aka guiness but once I tasted it I was almost shocked, this rivals a lot of quality stouts that I have tasted before, my only gripe is the low ABV which is kind of unusual for stouts.
More User Ratings:
Rated by Amboularozzo from Texas
3.34/5 rDev -16.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.75
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, 2024Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland
4.34/5 rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2023Pouring 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.
Reviewed by TurboMon_911 from New Jersey
4.06/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
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, 2023Rated by Taproomtyler
4.61/5 rDev +14.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2023Reviewed 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
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, 2022The 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.
Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania
3.87/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2022Looks 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.
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
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, 2022Poured 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!
Young's Double Chocolate Stout from Eagle Brewery
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
6038 ratings
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