The Velvet Walrus Hazelnut Coffee Milk Stout
Väsen Brewing Company

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From:
Väsen Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Sweet / Milk Stout
ABV:
7.6%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 3.23%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 2
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Nov 26, 2020
Added:
May 24, 2019
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by fountainofyouth from District of Columbia

4.09/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a can into a pint glass.

Appearance: WIth an aggressive pour, kicks up a big, pillowy khaki head. Body is very dark, bordering on solid black.

Smell: Strong, fresh hazelnut coffee smell. Very heavy on the hazelnut. Little bit of vanilla.

Taste: Follows the nose -- pronounced roasted hazelnut flavor, some coffee and light vanilla. Dry but not overly bitter. Could still use a bit of sugar or chocolate to fully round it out.

Feel: Pretty light-bodied, perhaps stemming from the oats. Lightish carb and very smooth finish. The dryness of the flavor translates into a dry feel, too. Drinkable, but not much of a thirst quencher.
Nov 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.82 by Jason_cs from Florida

Dec 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by McBraniel from Virginia

Sep 08, 2019
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Rated by cjgiant from District of Columbia

4.22/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Reserved, little more nutty that roasty offering with a nice, lighter mouthfeel than some sweeter versions.
Aug 11, 2019
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Reviewed by avalon07 from South Carolina

4.04/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L: Poured from a growler to a pint glass. Had a dark brown / black color and a thick consistency. There was a half inch of foamy, tan-colored head that lasted a below average amount of time. So-so lacing.

S: A solid aroma of coffee, hazelnuts, roasted malt, chocolate, and stone fruit.

T: Tasted of good amount of roasted malt (present throughout), a bit of chocolate, light stone fruit notes (cherries, in particular), a good amount of roasted coffee, and some hazelnuts as well. A thick and rich flavor. It's not as overwhelming as some stout flavors, but still packs a nice kick. Well-balanced and flavorful.

F: A below average amount of carbonation with a smooth finish. Medium-bodied.

O: A solidly made, easy to drink stout. Worth a try.
May 24, 2019