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Hickory Stick Stout
Olde Hickory Brewery
- From:
- Olde Hickory Brewery
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
Ranked #323 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #23,415 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 14.63%
- Reviews:
- 114
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 21, 2022
- Added:
- Sep 23, 2006
- Wants:
- 11
- Gots:
- 39
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Ratings by cosmicevan:
Reviewed by cosmicevan from New York
2.75/5 rDev -25.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
2.75/5 rDev -25.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
continuing my ripping through Olde Hickory bottles I picked up when visiting family in NC about a month ago...notched as best by november 2012 (OOPS - keep that in mind when viewing this review)...bottoms up! enjoyed from a duck rabbit snifter.
a - brew opened with a big pop and poured with some lively carbonation (not a gusher by any means though). looked kind of porter like with the big fizzy grey head. the head was gone quick leaving some chunky lacing on the glass and a thin skin of head on the surface of the beer. the body of the beer was dark as night and thick.
s - burnt and charry (again like a porter), but with some great thick chcoolate and coffee notes as well. roasty.
t - hmmm...interesting. much like the ruby lager, this one has some intense carbonation and it somewhat overpowers the flavors. char, roast, chocolate. some hops are in there as well which seem misplaced and add to the off-ness that is lead by the over carbonation.
m - fizzy and over carbonated.
o - overall, this is very porter like. extreme char rules alongside with the heavy carbonation fizziness. not a fan. judging by when the other reviews happened for this beer, seems like this bottle might be ancient (although only slightly out of date based on what the label says). i'm a big fan of stouts and this one fell short by a long shot. i'm surprised since i've had many great beers from this brewery.
Dec 16, 2012a - brew opened with a big pop and poured with some lively carbonation (not a gusher by any means though). looked kind of porter like with the big fizzy grey head. the head was gone quick leaving some chunky lacing on the glass and a thin skin of head on the surface of the beer. the body of the beer was dark as night and thick.
s - burnt and charry (again like a porter), but with some great thick chcoolate and coffee notes as well. roasty.
t - hmmm...interesting. much like the ruby lager, this one has some intense carbonation and it somewhat overpowers the flavors. char, roast, chocolate. some hops are in there as well which seem misplaced and add to the off-ness that is lead by the over carbonation.
m - fizzy and over carbonated.
o - overall, this is very porter like. extreme char rules alongside with the heavy carbonation fizziness. not a fan. judging by when the other reviews happened for this beer, seems like this bottle might be ancient (although only slightly out of date based on what the label says). i'm a big fan of stouts and this one fell short by a long shot. i'm surprised since i've had many great beers from this brewery.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The Beer Republic. Jugando a The Wolf Among Us. En copa Teku. Baatante correcta stout americana, con ricas notas cafetosas, subiendose poco a la cabeza pero con bastante buen cuerpo para su bajo abv
Jan 28, 2020Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.09/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Taste: smoked hickory wood, barley, dark malts some hops present. Deep smoked nose. Black/Brown semi opaque, smaller tan head and lace. Medium body. Had years ago.
Nov 14, 2018Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.91/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a black color. One inch head of an off-tan color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of sweet malt, slight roasted malt, spicy hops, slight alcohol, and a hint of chocolate. Fits the style of an American Stout. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, slight roasted malt, spicy hops, slight alcohol, and a hint of chocolate. Overall, good appearance, great blend, but lacking depth of body.
Oct 29, 2018Reviewed by Dodo2step from Pennsylvania
3.68/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A- opaque black with minimal head and foam. Poor lacing on the pint.
S- wood, caramel and coffee notes.
F- coffee, wood and dark caramel flavors
M- creamy and medium bodied. The coffee lingers around in the mouth a bit longer than usual.
O- a good stout and would have it again.
Sep 09, 2018S- wood, caramel and coffee notes.
F- coffee, wood and dark caramel flavors
M- creamy and medium bodied. The coffee lingers around in the mouth a bit longer than usual.
O- a good stout and would have it again.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottled 4/18/18; drank 8/22/18 @ the Yarchives.
Opaque brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; frothy lace.
Fresh earth, cream & black coffee notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Fresh earth & mild cream flavors up front; burnt black coffee notes on the finish. A bit harsh.
Aug 23, 2018Opaque brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; frothy lace.
Fresh earth, cream & black coffee notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Fresh earth & mild cream flavors up front; burnt black coffee notes on the finish. A bit harsh.
Reviewed by nick_perry from North Carolina
2.31/5 rDev -37.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
2.31/5 rDev -37.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Black color, thin white head. No discernible aromas. Strong malt flavors with a delayed finish of burnt wood, which leaves a weird aftertaste. I don’t get any of the caramel, chocolate, or coffee notes the bottle claims.
Mar 11, 2017
Hickory Stick Stout from Olde Hickory Brewery
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
281 ratings
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