Black Lab Stout
Big Dog's Draft House
- From:
- Big Dog's Draft House
- Nevada, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.99 | pDev: 11.03%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 15
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Apr 22, 2020
- Added:
- Mar 05, 2004
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
Delicious and satisfying anytime of year! A rich, dark ale brewed with nine different malts along with roasted barley, with hints of coffee and cocoa.
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.75/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The appearance was a dark brown close to black color with a bar pour’s thin white head. Light lacing does trickle a tad. The smell had a light roasty quality with a tad of light coffee. The taste was semi-roasty with a touch of caramel and light chocolate. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body. It’s somewhat sessionable. The carbonation was somewhat harsh but not overbearing. Overall, good stout I’d have again.
Jun 09, 2017
Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)
4.38/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.38/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Notes taken from a vacation May '11...
A- Color was of black motor oil with a cappucino colored head....and it was very dense with about two fingers of foamy goodness! It retained very well, settling to a thick froathy layer, that resembled the look of a nitro tap. There was perfect thick lacing that stuck to the side of the glass. A perfect looking stout overall I had to say!
S- Sweet, yet traditional smelling stout aromas were found here....dry toasty aromas of chocolate malt, aromatic coffee bean, and a nice dry unsweetened cocoa smell. The sweetness seems to be derived from a hint of brown sugar/mollasses.
T- More of the same, but with slightly more dominance. There was a dominant dark chocolate flavor with hints of coffee in behind. This was countered by the aforementioned hint of brown sugar. The finish had a slightly dry earthy character that tidies up the flavor profile nicely.
M- Smooth medium/full body that reminded me of drinking a chocolate infused coffee. Carbonation was very fine, providing a very richly flavored creamy stout.
O- I didn't find this as filling as other stouts that I've tried, yet it had a somewhat chewy character. Also, I didn't find this as sweet as other Milk Stouts by comparison either. I had this with the BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza, and what a great combo that was! Even without a meal, this is an excellent stout to enjoy on it's own and would be a perfect sit down, let the day go by, type of brew!
Jun 22, 2011A- Color was of black motor oil with a cappucino colored head....and it was very dense with about two fingers of foamy goodness! It retained very well, settling to a thick froathy layer, that resembled the look of a nitro tap. There was perfect thick lacing that stuck to the side of the glass. A perfect looking stout overall I had to say!
S- Sweet, yet traditional smelling stout aromas were found here....dry toasty aromas of chocolate malt, aromatic coffee bean, and a nice dry unsweetened cocoa smell. The sweetness seems to be derived from a hint of brown sugar/mollasses.
T- More of the same, but with slightly more dominance. There was a dominant dark chocolate flavor with hints of coffee in behind. This was countered by the aforementioned hint of brown sugar. The finish had a slightly dry earthy character that tidies up the flavor profile nicely.
M- Smooth medium/full body that reminded me of drinking a chocolate infused coffee. Carbonation was very fine, providing a very richly flavored creamy stout.
O- I didn't find this as filling as other stouts that I've tried, yet it had a somewhat chewy character. Also, I didn't find this as sweet as other Milk Stouts by comparison either. I had this with the BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza, and what a great combo that was! Even without a meal, this is an excellent stout to enjoy on it's own and would be a perfect sit down, let the day go by, type of brew!
Reviewed by PhageLab from Virginia
4.46/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
4.46/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Served in a pint glass at Big Dog's in Las Vegas.
A - Beautiful brew! Dark, thick, cloudy head, excellent lacing. The head sat gently on top all the way down.
S - Roasted fireplace-type aroma. Would score higher here but it almost smelled burnt if that makes any sense.
T - Sweet and thick. I could almost chew it. Slightly spicy with a nice bitterness to balance it out.
M - Creamy body with a mildly dry finish.
D - Outstanding. I'd definitely recommend making a trip to the Draft House is only to try this beer. Probably my favorite offering from Big Dog's.
Jan 05, 2011A - Beautiful brew! Dark, thick, cloudy head, excellent lacing. The head sat gently on top all the way down.
S - Roasted fireplace-type aroma. Would score higher here but it almost smelled burnt if that makes any sense.
T - Sweet and thick. I could almost chew it. Slightly spicy with a nice bitterness to balance it out.
M - Creamy body with a mildly dry finish.
D - Outstanding. I'd definitely recommend making a trip to the Draft House is only to try this beer. Probably my favorite offering from Big Dog's.
Reviewed by brokensail from California
4/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On nitro at Pizza Port Carlsbad
A: The pour is a nice dark brown with the usual creamy, off-white head from the nitro pour.
S: The nose is chocolatey (primarily dark chocolate) with some hints of coffee and roasted malt. Perhaps a bit of molasses in there as well.
T: The flavor is not quite as muted as you often find with beers served on nitrogen. Good roast and smooth, creamy chocolate flavor. The coffee is subtle and in the background.
M: The mouthfeel is also quite creamy, though a bit watery at times.
D: A nice stout from a brewery that I had never heard of/had any beers from before. I wouldn't mind having a glass of this one again.
Jul 19, 2010A: The pour is a nice dark brown with the usual creamy, off-white head from the nitro pour.
S: The nose is chocolatey (primarily dark chocolate) with some hints of coffee and roasted malt. Perhaps a bit of molasses in there as well.
T: The flavor is not quite as muted as you often find with beers served on nitrogen. Good roast and smooth, creamy chocolate flavor. The coffee is subtle and in the background.
M: The mouthfeel is also quite creamy, though a bit watery at times.
D: A nice stout from a brewery that I had never heard of/had any beers from before. I wouldn't mind having a glass of this one again.
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