Terminator Stout
McMenamins

 

 

 

 

gorgeous from the tap at their new tacoma facility, although im not sure all the beers they were pouring there were actually brewed on site, although many of them certainly were. such a cool spot, i could have been drinking just about anything and been happy walking around in here, wow! the stout itself is simple but pleasant, maybe the slightest bit of crimson at the edges, otherwise darn close to black, creamy tan headed, and very roasty on the grain side here. its bitter but not burnt, earthy but not smoked, and maybe somewhat lighter to drink than is common, but i quite like the sessionable nature of this. its dry but still has some linger on the finish from the dark grain, there is leftover bitterness from hops it appears too, curious because this doesnt really drink hoppy until the very end, quite northwestern in that way, but not approaching a black ipa or anything, its more mellow than that. smooth to drink, not real heavy in body or anything, plenty bubbly, and sort of warming and satisfying without being filling. maybe a subtle english type yeast element here, but overall pretty basic but well executed beer. if there is a negative association with this place and their beer, i dont really know why, i dont know the story or anything, but i had a really killer experience here at the tacoma location!

Thin but solid head with fine tan bubbles. Super toasty roasty vibes. Coffee malt milk balls. Hint of licorice. Smokey. Tastes like a cigarette. Some might say acetone.

 

L: Dark Brown to nearly black. A ring of head only with good lacing.

S: Hazelnuts and coffee. Simple bit quite nice.

T: Follows the nose with a bitterness from the carbonation. Light roasty notes.

F: Good Medium weight with ample carbonation.

O: A great stout for no noticeable chocolate notes. This is one to try.

 

 

 

 

 

Draft at Bend brewpub. Typical stout aroma and flavor. Body is lacking, kind of thin, decent overall aroma and flavor but kind of weak in body and substance.

 

Roasted malt with hint of espresso.
Nice thick body with decent head. Actually taste a little better and different after the head settles.
Has become my standard bearer for a stout. Nice robust flavor without being too sweet.
Very dark and full. Only downside could be filling feeling from having a few.
When bottled it does seem to lose a little of the coffee flavoring but not by a lot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a very solid stout; I enjoyed it enough that I started using it as my benchmark for other stouts, which for the most part has led to disappointment due to unrealistic expectations. The smell is the best part and that leads to a good taste as well. When my first point was set in front of me, I wasn't sure what to think because it was so dark. I was impressed and keep coming back for this one.

 

Nice easy stout. Not too high on the bitterness scale. Good dark color and smooth taste.