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Goliat
To Øl
- From:
- To Øl
- Denmark
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,162 - ABV:
- 10.1%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,297 - Avg:
- 4.19 | pDev: 8.35%
- Reviews:
- 104
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 09, 2022
- Added:
- Apr 07, 2012
- Wants:
- 36
- Gots:
- 80
The great warrior of Gath. The mighty champion of the Philistines. Embedded in ancient folklore and religion. Coming from the World of Old. His size and stature is not human. He is bigger. The armor of Goliat is black. Creamy black lacings. Stands with a towering height. He can grab elements from both earth and heaven. Earthy, roasted, notes from the earth. Warming, pungent, sweet notes from the skies. His heart is beating slowly, almost endlessly slow. This man is thought to be invincible!
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, roasted barley, dark cassonade sugar, flaked oats, hops, gourmet coffee and yeast.
Brewed at De Proef Brouwerij, Lochristi-Hijfte, Belgium.
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, roasted barley, dark cassonade sugar, flaked oats, hops, gourmet coffee and yeast.
Brewed at De Proef Brouwerij, Lochristi-Hijfte, Belgium.
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Ratings by TheBeerSipper:
Reviewed by TheBeerSipper from Massachusetts
4.5/5 rDev +7.4%
4.5/5 rDev +7.4%
Purchased this by recommendation from the store beer buyer. This is in his "top 5" all time beers.
Appearance: Dark in color with a malty creamy head. 4.5
Smell: Chocolate and coffee are strongly present. There was another unique smell. I took multiple whiffs to discover it. I can most relate it to an acidic smell like lime juice. It actually fits in nicely. 4.5
Taste: Very unique, wonderful taste. Has the chocolate, coffee, lime juice taste with some more flavors going on as well. Very good my friends.
I am very glad I took his recommendation. I was a little worried as I purchase another one of his recommendations the same same and had it a few days before this one. I was not a fan of that brew (we will keep it unnamed) but this one is delightful, Highly Recommend
Until Next Time
The Beer Sipper
Aug 16, 2014Appearance: Dark in color with a malty creamy head. 4.5
Smell: Chocolate and coffee are strongly present. There was another unique smell. I took multiple whiffs to discover it. I can most relate it to an acidic smell like lime juice. It actually fits in nicely. 4.5
Taste: Very unique, wonderful taste. Has the chocolate, coffee, lime juice taste with some more flavors going on as well. Very good my friends.
I am very glad I took his recommendation. I was a little worried as I purchase another one of his recommendations the same same and had it a few days before this one. I was not a fan of that brew (we will keep it unnamed) but this one is delightful, Highly Recommend
Until Next Time
The Beer Sipper
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.81/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Shared 375 ml bottle, thanks to Ole Anders. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Strong roasty aroma of coffee and wood, a hint of ashes. Even more distinct roasty and coffee notes in the flavour, quite dry, woody and ashy.
May 09, 2022Reviewed by Viaduck from California
4.26/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Body is basically black with a dark tan head that is thicker than expected with the high ABV. Aroma of dark chocolate, strong coffee, raisins & molasses. A fair amount of sweetness & an equal amount of coffee bitterness. All flavors promised by its aroma are delivered. Thick & smooth with a good amount of tummy heating. Overall: the perfect cup of coffee.
Apr 09, 2022Reviewed by minterro from California
4.31/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Bought at Clem's Bottle House in San Diego, CA. $12.99 for 12.7 oz bottle. No bottling date, consumed 09/18/2021.
A&S: Jet black beer, with a brown head. Very lackluster head, but I have no idea how long this has been aging for. The aroma contains robust coffee, dark chocolate, rich cherries with a hint of soy sauce.
T&M: Huge coffee tones upfront. Other flavors include toffee, tobacco, and raisins. The mouthfeel is soft and laid back.
Overall: Good beer, nothing mind-blowing, but a really solid coffee-forward beer.
Sep 19, 2021A&S: Jet black beer, with a brown head. Very lackluster head, but I have no idea how long this has been aging for. The aroma contains robust coffee, dark chocolate, rich cherries with a hint of soy sauce.
T&M: Huge coffee tones upfront. Other flavors include toffee, tobacco, and raisins. The mouthfeel is soft and laid back.
Overall: Good beer, nothing mind-blowing, but a really solid coffee-forward beer.
Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.37/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.37/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This was my last beer at the Meddlesome Moth in Dallas on a cold night before my wife’s dance competition. Had it after an excellent shared dinner.
Poured from tap into a snifter. Very dark brown color with nice brown head and good curtain lacing. Strong smell and taste of dark chocolate. Coffe along with spicy licorice. Pleasantly earthy. A nice comforting beer on a cold evening!
Feb 14, 2021Poured from tap into a snifter. Very dark brown color with nice brown head and good curtain lacing. Strong smell and taste of dark chocolate. Coffe along with spicy licorice. Pleasantly earthy. A nice comforting beer on a cold evening!
Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece
4.46/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
L: Jet black color, one and a half finger brown head, messy lacing, light carbonation.
S: Chocolate, coffee, sweet-ish.
T: Chocolate, coffee, sweet-ish, alcohol. Oh, yeah.
F: Full bodied, thick, creamy, tons of flavor.
O: World class imperial stout. Well done To Øl!
Dec 28, 2019S: Chocolate, coffee, sweet-ish.
T: Chocolate, coffee, sweet-ish, alcohol. Oh, yeah.
F: Full bodied, thick, creamy, tons of flavor.
O: World class imperial stout. Well done To Øl!
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.75/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pitch black hue.
Dark khaki head; strong lace.
Chocolate malt & coffee nose.
Thick, creamy mouthfeel.
Roasted coffee up front; bitter coffee finish.
Slight pickle juice vibe mars this, but still pretty good.
Apr 01, 2019Dark khaki head; strong lace.
Chocolate malt & coffee nose.
Thick, creamy mouthfeel.
Roasted coffee up front; bitter coffee finish.
Slight pickle juice vibe mars this, but still pretty good.
Goliat from To Øl
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
391 ratings
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