Vernal Minthe Stout
Ska Brewing Co.

Vernal Minthe StoutVernal Minthe Stout
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From:
Ska Brewing Co.
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Stout
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 17.51%
Reviews:
51
Ratings:
199
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 05, 2019
Added:
Mar 23, 2013
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by Gagnonsux:
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Rated by Gagnonsux from Texas

4/5  rDev +13%

May 26, 2014
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.41/5  rDev -31.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
Oooof haven't reviewed a beer I really disliked in awhile.

Pours a dark brown with lower viscosity than expected for a stout. Beige head, goes up down, settles at 1/5". Hmmm, hoping everything else was better than the substandard appearance at this point. Woof, the aroma has a toothpaste meets Newcastle kind of vibe. To be fair, their is definitely "mint" going on here. Ok, ok, maybe the taste will be better.

Alright, well the taste sucks. A weird combo of a thin stout, excessive mint notes (Stone's Mint Stout was vastly superior), chalky bitter roasted malt that is strange because there just isn't much in terms of malt, but the notes from it are noticeable and lacking "goodness". I think its the rare stout that would be better off being bigger. Amp this up with sufficient malt and get it to about 7 or 8%, fatten that boy up and he'll do better kind of beer!
Dec 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Avatar113 from California

Jan 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 05, 2015
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Reviewed by creepinjeeper from Missouri

3.96/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Look - Dark, with a khaki colored head. Head dissipates quickly, leaving nothing. No lacing to be found, either pooling on top or down the sides of the glass.
Smell - Hints of chocolate, vanilla and spearmint.
Taste - Roasted chocolate, vanilla, and at the very end a hint of mint.
Feel - Nice mouthfeel and finish ... a bit creamy.
Overall - I only had one, so I really took my time with this beer. Quite enjoyable. I was expecting an almost "Andes mint" style. Not quite there, but I would mind picking this up again if the mood strikes.
Nov 17, 2015
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Rated by HopsAreDaMan from Missouri

2.34/5  rDev -33.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
12oz can; Globe Drug; 2014?; review a week later; aroma was interesting, but taste was very strange. Glad I tried, but would not drink again.
Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by kiki3drt292 from California

Aug 16, 2015
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.62/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can poured into a snifter, best by 8/15/15

A- pours a pitch black color with a small fizzy khaki colored head that disappears quickly, leaving nothing behind

S- aromas of cocoa powder, dark roasted malt, spearmint gum, mint toothpaste & a hint of vanilla. The mint becomes more prevelent as it warms

T- chocolaty cocoa powder base with some slight charred malt, a hint of vanilla sweetness mid-palate, the mint kicks in near the finish, but is pretty subtle

M- medium body with medium carbonation leads to a slightly foamy mouthfeel and finish

O- the mint adds an interesting aspect, although I wish it were a bit stronger. I'd like to see an imperial version of this
Aug 05, 2015
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Rated by diablo14 from Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A disappointment, solely because it just wasn't minty enough for my liking.

That alone defeats the purpose of going ofter this beer.
Jun 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by Ryancthomas7 from California

Jun 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by riotontheroad from California

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 2.84 by Fierro88

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by jwswigs from California

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Matt141 from Texas

Apr 25, 2015
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

3.74/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Best by 8/15/15.

Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to a partial film on top of the beer. A foamy lattice of lace coats the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa powder, mint chocolate, and mint toothpaste aromas. Taste is much the same with mint chocolate, mint toothpaste, and slight char flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of roast bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer with a somewhat overpowering mint presence that integrates better with the other aromas and flavors as the beer warms up.

Serving type: can.
Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaswilson2 from South Carolina

Jan 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.39 by bzach from Indiana

Dec 29, 2014
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Rated by gordonj from Kansas

2.44/5  rDev -31.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
I love Ska, but I think this one is rated way too high overall. I got more toothpaste-like flavor than stout.
Dec 24, 2014
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Reviewed by secondtooth from Indiana

4.07/5  rDev +15%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours black, just black. Not even a hint of ruby highlights, lowlights, or any light, for that matter. A luxurious head of deep tan bubbles, and spectacular lacing.

Aroma: A different kind of stout for sure! There’s the requisite roasty chocolate, sure, but the mint is subtle and appealing.

Taste: Sweet, smooth, and unique. The mint (and vanilla) blends seamlessly with the dark roasted stout and it’s prominent chocolate overtones. This one practically defines “dessert beer”, and it’s a damned tasty treat. Kudos to Ska for branching out and experimenting, as this is one yummy and unique brew.
Dec 10, 2014
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

2.37/5  rDev -33.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
The vision: peppermint paddy stout. The execution: toothpaste dropped into ashtray. Malt is way over roasted, mint is not balanced. Vanilla can't save this. Smell isn't as obnoxious but same problem persists. Body is light, roasted and breaks up quickly, thin. Appearance is black with clear brown edging
Dec 07, 2014
Vernal Minthe Stout from Ska Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 199 ratings