Stygian Darkness
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.66 | pDev: 9.02%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
49
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 13, 2019
Added:
Feb 18, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  1
This strong, dark Belgian-style ale is just the beer to warm you in the winter months. You also won’t have to put coins in a corpse's eyes to pay Charon, the ferryman to get you across the river Styx to get one, just give the coins to your server.

18 IBU
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Ratings by jegross2:
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Rated by jegross2 from Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

Oct 15, 2013
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From old, undated notes; had this on draft at the brewery.

Dull red rust murkiness.

Off-white, frothy head; strong lace.

Plum & banana nose.

Medium thick mouthfeel.

A smooth caramel & banana mix; very drinkable, with subtle complexity.
Oct 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by birdsellam from Indiana

Aug 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by RMelyon from Illinois

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by CanisMajor from Indiana

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by KevinmusPrime from Kentucky

May 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by beernads from Florida

Feb 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mishtif from Illinois

Jan 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by tsauce2 from Indiana

Jan 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by MaseFace from Kentucky

Dec 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by BYOFB from Wisconsin

Dec 03, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by OrestesMethuon from Montana

Oct 10, 2012
 
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Reviewed by sidetracked from Illinois

3.81/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
On-tap at Rocking Horse.

Pours a cloudy dark, deep brown, almost black, with off-white head.

Light aroma of candied dark fruits with a slight sweetness. Not getting much.

Upfront taste is sweet caramel, dark fruits, and roasted malts. Malty, slightly sweet middle. Roasted malt finish with sweet dark fruits, a little molasses and fruity esters. Lingering roasted malt bitterness. Bitterness becomes more prevalent has it warms. Flavors alternate between roasted malt and fruitiness.

Full bodied and creamy with low/moderate carbonation.

Overall fairly sweet with some nice balancing roasted bitterness. Kind of heavier than most Belgian Strong ales, but seems to fit the beer. Enjoyable.

6/17/2012
Aug 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by cadaugherty from Illinois

Jul 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by SchuStar from Illinois

Jul 06, 2012
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Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Draft at Cigar City during Hunahpu Day 2012.

Pours a chocolate brown color with amber/mahogany edges and a two finger light beige head that quickly settles into a lasting ring. Streaks of soapy lacing left behind.

Interesting aroma with quite a bit going on. Sweet and roasted malt notes with eatery dark fruit notes and zesty spice. Hints of caramel, toffee, chocolate and toast along with pepper, clove and vinous fruit.

Medium bodied with soft carbonation and a complex flavor profile that's similar to the aroma. Stronger malt presence than expected for the style with a nice mix of sweet and roasted notes. Hints of caramel, toffee, hazelnut and cocoa followed by peppery spice and vinous dark fruit. There's some clove, cinnamon and candy sugar followed by grape, plum and fig. Toward the finish there's some boozy heat and an earthy hop presence that gives off slight dry bitterness. Pretty complex and well balanced but nothing extraordinary.
Jun 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jsmitty1967 from Kentucky

May 30, 2012
Stygian Darkness from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 49 ratings