Scratch Beer 128 - 2013 (Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Stout)
Tröegs Brewing Company

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From:
Tröegs Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Stout
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 8.89%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
33
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 24, 2014
Added:
Jan 04, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Brewed with decadent dark Belgian chocolate and an abundance of tart raspberry purée, Scratch #128 is an enticing Stout brimming with optimism. Each passing sip reveals its enduring charm and infinite merriment. The addition of Westmalle yeast (a Trappist yeast strain) enhances the flavor and texture of the ale, giving it an authentic Belgian flair. Since chocolate and raspberry complement each other so impeccably, Scratch #128 is sure to put you in a right jovial mood!
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Ratings by SebD:
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Rated by SebD from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

Mar 25, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by barflybastard from Pennsylvania

Oct 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by thufflife from Missouri

Aug 19, 2014
 
 
Rated: 4.5 by Jmbbabson from Massachusetts

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by dubdrop from Vermont

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by oline73 from Maryland

Mar 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Mar 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by chippo33 from Vermont

Mar 25, 2014
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Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

4.07/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A-Sampled at EBF. Pours a very dark brown.

S-I love raspberries but was unsure as to how I would enjoy this beer as I haven't been very enamored with any Belgian stouts. The nose didn't wow me really. Bitter chocolate, Belgian yeast, roast and a hint of raspberries.

T-Thef labor was a different story. The raspberry really pops. It also goes really well with the chocolate flavor. The best part was that it even worked really well with the Belgian yeast. I felt that the raspberry softened the conflict between the stout flavors and the Belgian yeast. It worked.

M-Medium bodied. High carbonation. I enjoyed that it wasn't very thick.

O/D-I had to try it but was expecting not to like it very much. I ended up really enjoying it.
Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MrBoh from Maryland

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JCam9981 from North Carolina

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Griffith from Connecticut

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ironchefmiyagi13 from Tennessee

Mar 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by waiting4lunch from Massachusetts

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Dave_Treat from Virginia

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by deleted_user_722966 from New Hampshire

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by LinzBrit from Connecticut

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Mar 23, 2014
Scratch Beer 128 - 2013 (Belgian Chocolate Raspberry Stout) from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 33 ratings