White Apparition
Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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- From:
- Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- Stout - American Imperial
- ABV:
- 10.5%
- Score:
- 93
- Avg:
- 4.3 | pDev: 7.21%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 14, 2017
- Added:
- Jun 23, 2015
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
Notes:
None
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3.73/5 rDev -13.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by Sabtos from Ohio
On nitro, this is clear amber-copper with a thick, creamy white blanket that persists for the duration, unlike some given this treatment.
Smell is coffee, golden biscuit, light roast malt and lemon custard--oddly (but enticingly) enough.
Taste is really coffee forward but lightly roasted, with that lemon coming back in. Sweet chocolate intercedes, to an almost candy degree, but then a slight bitterness of baker's cocoa and root of romaine pops up.
With the nitro head the feel starts thick, but fades to a thin body and a dry finish.
Aug 14, 2017
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by Sabtos from Ohio
On nitro, this is clear amber-copper with a thick, creamy white blanket that persists for the duration, unlike some given this treatment.
Smell is coffee, golden biscuit, light roast malt and lemon custard--oddly (but enticingly) enough.
Taste is really coffee forward but lightly roasted, with that lemon coming back in. Sweet chocolate intercedes, to an almost candy degree, but then a slight bitterness of baker's cocoa and root of romaine pops up.
With the nitro head the feel starts thick, but fades to a thin body and a dry finish.
Aug 14, 2017
4.21 by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania on Jul 29, 2017
4.51 by akopczyk from Ohio on Apr 28, 2017
4 by CPAles from Illinois on Apr 21, 2017
4.42/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by Treyliff from West Virginia
On tap at Jackie O's
Pours a clear golden color with a foamy white head. Smells of coffee, cocoa nibs, vanilla cream. Tastes of sweet vanilla and espresso up front, followed by cocoa and chocolate, sweet vanilla finish. Medium body and carbonation, foamy mouthfeel and finish. Very good
Jan 16, 2017
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by Treyliff from West Virginia
On tap at Jackie O's
Pours a clear golden color with a foamy white head. Smells of coffee, cocoa nibs, vanilla cream. Tastes of sweet vanilla and espresso up front, followed by cocoa and chocolate, sweet vanilla finish. Medium body and carbonation, foamy mouthfeel and finish. Very good
Jan 16, 2017
4.84/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by jp32 from Michigan
Look: Pours a dense golden yellow in color, with of course a thick, foamy head topping it off.
Smell: Sweet malts, vanilla, iced coffee, a little chocolate.
Taste: Vanilla bean, coffee, butterscotch (and NOT in the diacetyl type of way), iced coffee, lightly toasted malts. It is sweet, but not overly sugary or anything. A flat-out amazing tasting beer. Hands-down my favorite from my recent trip to Jackie O's, and by far the best tasting blonde stout I have ever had.
Mouthfeel: Creamy, velvety texture while still holding on to a big, chewy body. Absolutely perfect.
Overall: I feel Jackie O's nailed this one spot-on. It's a very unique beer, and was such the treat to get it on nitro. I would never pass this up shall I ever see it again.
Aug 14, 2016
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by jp32 from Michigan
Look: Pours a dense golden yellow in color, with of course a thick, foamy head topping it off.
Smell: Sweet malts, vanilla, iced coffee, a little chocolate.
Taste: Vanilla bean, coffee, butterscotch (and NOT in the diacetyl type of way), iced coffee, lightly toasted malts. It is sweet, but not overly sugary or anything. A flat-out amazing tasting beer. Hands-down my favorite from my recent trip to Jackie O's, and by far the best tasting blonde stout I have ever had.
Mouthfeel: Creamy, velvety texture while still holding on to a big, chewy body. Absolutely perfect.
Overall: I feel Jackie O's nailed this one spot-on. It's a very unique beer, and was such the treat to get it on nitro. I would never pass this up shall I ever see it again.
Aug 14, 2016
4.17 by Jaszucs from Indiana on Jun 07, 2016
4.15 by Dogleg from Pennsylvania on Mar 26, 2016
4.75 by mattycasey from Massachusetts on Mar 24, 2016
4.28 by Zonian1 from Ohio on Feb 05, 2016
4.25 by PassMeAZima from Kentucky on Dec 22, 2015
3.96/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by madelfonatree from Ohio
Jackie O's White Apparition December 17, 2015 in a taster.
Look - Thin ring of a tester head. Blotchy lacing. Clear, lighter brown. Head is white, medium bubbled.
Smell - Coffee. Nut. Light chocolate but mainly old man, skunky ale.
Taste - Alcohol is there. Light coffee. Old ale.
Feel - Carbonated enough. Juicy. Doesn't burn.
Overall - I expect an albino stout and get a ale with coffee. Not too big of a difference. Not terrible.
Dec 22, 2015
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by madelfonatree from Ohio
Jackie O's White Apparition December 17, 2015 in a taster.
Look - Thin ring of a tester head. Blotchy lacing. Clear, lighter brown. Head is white, medium bubbled.
Smell - Coffee. Nut. Light chocolate but mainly old man, skunky ale.
Taste - Alcohol is there. Light coffee. Old ale.
Feel - Carbonated enough. Juicy. Doesn't burn.
Overall - I expect an albino stout and get a ale with coffee. Not too big of a difference. Not terrible.
Dec 22, 2015
4.05 by Nunya from Ohio on Dec 19, 2015
4.06 by jminch from Ohio on Dec 18, 2015
4.21 by Eziel from Ohio on Dec 08, 2015
4 by Cynic-ale from Texas on Dec 05, 2015
4.45/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by Brutaltruth from Ohio
Enjoyed from the growler via the little lady's son and his little lady---Thanks Jerry and Sidney!
Poured into a snifter, this unique ale pours a luminous reddish brown with a very nice head of dissipating foam that settles to a thin ring with little lacing. Nose of heavy handed fresh brewed coffee, dark bakers chocolate, subtle vanilla, char, and sweet honey. Flavors follow the nose with exceptional dark roasted coffee notes that are strong and rich with moderate amounts of honey malts crashing into dark bakers chocolate notes and a mild vanilla note. Flavors fade into the back with roasted malts, char, and a sweet dry finish. Full mouth feel, light carbonation, and warming through and through. The best of this style I have had to date.
THIS is a brewer that deserves so much more recognition....and a medal or two.
Cheers!
Dec 02, 2015
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by Brutaltruth from Ohio
Enjoyed from the growler via the little lady's son and his little lady---Thanks Jerry and Sidney!
Poured into a snifter, this unique ale pours a luminous reddish brown with a very nice head of dissipating foam that settles to a thin ring with little lacing. Nose of heavy handed fresh brewed coffee, dark bakers chocolate, subtle vanilla, char, and sweet honey. Flavors follow the nose with exceptional dark roasted coffee notes that are strong and rich with moderate amounts of honey malts crashing into dark bakers chocolate notes and a mild vanilla note. Flavors fade into the back with roasted malts, char, and a sweet dry finish. Full mouth feel, light carbonation, and warming through and through. The best of this style I have had to date.
THIS is a brewer that deserves so much more recognition....and a medal or two.
Cheers!
Dec 02, 2015
4.5/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
by Stevem68 from Ohio
Pours a hazy Amber color. Aroma is a roasted cup of black coffee. Flavor is coffee up front, with a subtle sweetness of vanilla that leaves a smooth mouthfeel and finish. Overall this is unique and delicious.
Nov 27, 2015
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
by Stevem68 from Ohio
Pours a hazy Amber color. Aroma is a roasted cup of black coffee. Flavor is coffee up front, with a subtle sweetness of vanilla that leaves a smooth mouthfeel and finish. Overall this is unique and delicious.
Nov 27, 2015
4.59 by BirdsandHops from Oregon on Nov 20, 2015
4.1 by Stinger80OH from Ohio on Sep 20, 2015
4.06 by zimm421 from Ohio on Aug 30, 2015
3.97 by AlexFields from Tennessee on Aug 28, 2015
4.31/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by tmoneyba from Ohio
Tap. Poured a dark reddish brown color with an average frothy brown head that lasted with excellent lacing. Moderate to heavy toasted chocolate, coffee, vanilla and alcohol aroma. Medium to heavy sweet chocolate malt vanilla flavor with a medium to heavy sweet and small alcohol bite finish of long duration. Full body with a smooth texture and flat carbonation. This is a standout beer.
Aug 24, 2015
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by tmoneyba from Ohio
Tap. Poured a dark reddish brown color with an average frothy brown head that lasted with excellent lacing. Moderate to heavy toasted chocolate, coffee, vanilla and alcohol aroma. Medium to heavy sweet chocolate malt vanilla flavor with a medium to heavy sweet and small alcohol bite finish of long duration. Full body with a smooth texture and flat carbonation. This is a standout beer.
Aug 24, 2015
4.39 by williamjbauer from Colorado on Aug 03, 2015
3.75/5 rDev -12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by caahare from West Virginia
I think Jackie O's did the best they could with what I see as a somewhat gimmicky style. With that said I'll take the real stout over the imperial amber loaded with adjuncts any day.
Jul 19, 2015
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by caahare from West Virginia
I think Jackie O's did the best they could with what I see as a somewhat gimmicky style. With that said I'll take the real stout over the imperial amber loaded with adjuncts any day.
Jul 19, 2015
4.39 by vrbulldog22 from Ohio on Jul 18, 2015
4.53/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by LXIXME from New Mexico
First thing that came to mind "This is like Breckenridge Vanilla Porter on steroids". Even though that's a vanilla and a porter versus this stout with it's cooked in baker's dark chocolates taste they both have expanded my tastes for the dark beers.
THANK YOU
Jul 06, 2015
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
by LXIXME from New Mexico
First thing that came to mind "This is like Breckenridge Vanilla Porter on steroids". Even though that's a vanilla and a porter versus this stout with it's cooked in baker's dark chocolates taste they both have expanded my tastes for the dark beers.
THANK YOU
Jul 06, 2015
4.2 by masterofsparks from Ohio on Jul 03, 2015
4.73 by Jenebauer from Tennessee on Jun 25, 2015
5/5 rDev +16.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by Brewstradamus from West Virginia
Had the very first pint served on NITRO yesterday. Man this beer is a treat! If you like Dark App w/ Vanilla Bean and their Cool Beans, this is up your alley!
Jun 24, 2015
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by Brewstradamus from West Virginia
Had the very first pint served on NITRO yesterday. Man this beer is a treat! If you like Dark App w/ Vanilla Bean and their Cool Beans, this is up your alley!
Jun 24, 2015
4.71 by elkinbrown from Tennessee on Jun 23, 2015
White Apparition from Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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