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Cavatica Stout
Fort George Brewery + Public House
- From:
- Fort George Brewery + Public House
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,777 - ABV:
- 8.8%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #14,522 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 10.46%
- Reviews:
- 104
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 09, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 15, 2007
- Wants:
- 16
- Gots:
- 47
The Latin root of Cavatica is cave, crevice, abyss or a dark place. Just like a stout should be.
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania
3.92/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Canned on: 7-27-23
Many thanks to muchloveforhops3 for this can!
A - Pitch black pour with dense, creamy, toffee colored lacing.
S - Roasted cocoa and char dominate the nose.
T - Light roasted chocolate / milk cocoa malt base, delicate char and ends slightly on the sweeter side with very light bitterness.
M - Silky, viscous body with a well hidden ABV.
O - This definitely doesn't drink like an 8.8% beer = deceptive.
Oct 09, 2023Many thanks to muchloveforhops3 for this can!
A - Pitch black pour with dense, creamy, toffee colored lacing.
S - Roasted cocoa and char dominate the nose.
T - Light roasted chocolate / milk cocoa malt base, delicate char and ends slightly on the sweeter side with very light bitterness.
M - Silky, viscous body with a well hidden ABV.
O - This definitely doesn't drink like an 8.8% beer = deceptive.
Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England
4.04/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Canned in a big old tallboy crafty craft can and picked up from a discussion on Heady Topper
Pours a jet black body with with massive tan head
Aroma is mocha mocha mocha
Flavour is tanin hot chocolate with bitter herbs
Apr 16, 2023Pours a jet black body with with massive tan head
Aroma is mocha mocha mocha
Flavour is tanin hot chocolate with bitter herbs
Rated by Bgarci03 from California
4.23/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.23/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Coffee and toasted barley. It went down smooth. Tasted even better as it got close to room temp.
Glad I got another can to enjoy.
Mar 29, 2023Glad I got another can to enjoy.
Rated by erickc from Washington
4/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on tap at Bulldog Saloon Lynnwood, WA
Dec 03, 2022Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington
4.31/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 16 ounce can dated 3/9/22 into a snifter.
Look- Black, light brown very frothy head, opaque, above average head retention and lacing.
Smell- Coffee, toasted barley, cocoa.
Taste- Coffee, toasted barley, cocoa, slight vanilla.
Feel- Between medium and full body, mildly bitter, below average carbonation, creamy, smooth.
Overall- Great balance of flavors with a nice bouquet. Great look and a very pleasing feel. Very good beer!
Sep 18, 2022Look- Black, light brown very frothy head, opaque, above average head retention and lacing.
Smell- Coffee, toasted barley, cocoa.
Taste- Coffee, toasted barley, cocoa, slight vanilla.
Feel- Between medium and full body, mildly bitter, below average carbonation, creamy, smooth.
Overall- Great balance of flavors with a nice bouquet. Great look and a very pleasing feel. Very good beer!
Reviewed by Resistance88 from California
4.53/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at The Halford in Santa Clara
A surprisingly outstanding Stout.
Midnight Black, notes on nose of coffee and big chocolate and crystal malt. Flavors of milk chocolate, dark roast coffee, cacao and a mild hop finish. An outstanding Stout. Shelves need so much more of this stuff.
Sep 04, 2022A surprisingly outstanding Stout.
Midnight Black, notes on nose of coffee and big chocolate and crystal malt. Flavors of milk chocolate, dark roast coffee, cacao and a mild hop finish. An outstanding Stout. Shelves need so much more of this stuff.
Reviewed by MaltsOfGlory from Oregon
4.13/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16oz can
Pours over a finger of creamy light brown head into my Nonic. Retention is fantastic, and after a few minutes, nearly a finger of head remains. Initial lacing looks wonderful. Body is jet black. Looks great so far.
Nose is pretty roasty, dry, faint bitter chocolate. Definitely has an edge to it. Not quite as balanced as I’d like, but it smells good.
Flavor is definitely roast forward. Chocolate comes out over time. Slightest alcohol flavor, no bite. Good, definitely an imperial stout.
Carbonation is medium high. Body is pretty substantial, this has some weight to it for sure. Slightly dry; there is some sweetness in the background that comes out quite a bit as it warms but it’s largely drowned out by the elevated bitterness, which is quite noticeable. Points for not being cloying at all. This is a pretty big mouthfeel. Despite the large swing both ways (bitterness/sweetness) it’s somewhat balanced and definitely engaging.
Drinkability is quite nice, all things considered. Alcohol is in check and it’s not too sweet.
Appearance turned out lovely. Great lacing all the way down, and the head was very resilient.
Overall a solid stout.
Jul 13, 2022Pours over a finger of creamy light brown head into my Nonic. Retention is fantastic, and after a few minutes, nearly a finger of head remains. Initial lacing looks wonderful. Body is jet black. Looks great so far.
Nose is pretty roasty, dry, faint bitter chocolate. Definitely has an edge to it. Not quite as balanced as I’d like, but it smells good.
Flavor is definitely roast forward. Chocolate comes out over time. Slightest alcohol flavor, no bite. Good, definitely an imperial stout.
Carbonation is medium high. Body is pretty substantial, this has some weight to it for sure. Slightly dry; there is some sweetness in the background that comes out quite a bit as it warms but it’s largely drowned out by the elevated bitterness, which is quite noticeable. Points for not being cloying at all. This is a pretty big mouthfeel. Despite the large swing both ways (bitterness/sweetness) it’s somewhat balanced and definitely engaging.
Drinkability is quite nice, all things considered. Alcohol is in check and it’s not too sweet.
Appearance turned out lovely. Great lacing all the way down, and the head was very resilient.
Overall a solid stout.
Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon
3.96/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Black as night with a frothy brown head that erupts from the pour and settles to a pillow, leaving an awesome coating of lacing behind
Aroma: Warm brown bread, slightly burnt toast, chocolate, ethanol, roast, and some earthy notes
Taste: Starts out with layers of bready malt and roast that immediately develop depth as a punch of dark chocolate comes on and joins in. Some earthy hops and roasted barley shine in the middle before closing with raw cacao, roast, and a bite, along with a little heat
Mouthfeel: Full, silky smooth, medium-high carbonation, and a robust and slightly dry finish
Overall: I dig it. This is a tasty and well-made Double Stout that brings nice, deep malt flavors along with plenty of hops together in a bold and big beer that is perfect for this cool and wet evening
Jun 18, 2022Aroma: Warm brown bread, slightly burnt toast, chocolate, ethanol, roast, and some earthy notes
Taste: Starts out with layers of bready malt and roast that immediately develop depth as a punch of dark chocolate comes on and joins in. Some earthy hops and roasted barley shine in the middle before closing with raw cacao, roast, and a bite, along with a little heat
Mouthfeel: Full, silky smooth, medium-high carbonation, and a robust and slightly dry finish
Overall: I dig it. This is a tasty and well-made Double Stout that brings nice, deep malt flavors along with plenty of hops together in a bold and big beer that is perfect for this cool and wet evening
Reviewed by dr_lager from Washington
3.71/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
I'm not a big fan of coffee notes in my beer, which this has. It's a full, rich stout, roasted malt, but the overpowering bitterness drives me away. Pro tip - eating a bit of chocolate at the same time makes it less bitter, and complements it very well. You're welcome.
Feb 18, 2022
Cavatica Stout from Fort George Brewery + Public House
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
362 ratings
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