Double Sweet - Cacao
Heart State Brewing

 

Overall I found this solid but was expecting more chocolate I guess. Definitely not bad and found the single for a reasonable price considering the abv. I like the strawberry one more

16oz can poured into a tulip.

I poured slowly and still got way too big of a head that doesn't fall. I used a spoon to shave the foam. Not the best start.

The aromas are malt forward. Hints of chocolate and vanilla.

The flavors are obviously extremely sweet, but that was expected. More chocolate leading the way. More hints of vanilla. Moderate bitterness. Strong malt backbone. Mild warmth.

Mouthfeel is slightly off. There's a subtle slimy characteristic while remaining extremely fluffy with moderate carbonation.

I think it's safe to say that I got a bad can. I bought the mixed "Sweet 4 pack" and the other two that I've had (Double Coconut Sweet and Double German Chocolate Cake Sweet) didn't have any of these issues.

 

 

16 FL. OZ. can
Served in a snifter

This beer pours black and is topped with an inch of tan head that leaves spotty lacing.

The aroma is cocoa. malt, and chocolate.

The taste is exactly like it smells. I taste baker's chocolate, chocolate malt, and cocoa powder.

Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel

It is a decent beer. For some reason it reminds me a lot of a homebrew.

From the 16oz can in a snifter. This solid, straight forward milk stout pours
a dark brownish black with a decent head of off white / khaki foam that settles
to a thick ring, thin dusty layer, and shows light lacing. Nose of dark cocoa,
vanilla, cream, dark roasted malts, and light char. Flavors follow the nose
nicely but surpass by presentation of dark cocoa, vanilla, brulee, medium
char and roast, and touches of dark fruit. Nice mouth feel; medium full
body, medium light verging on light carbonation, and a dark cocoa and
vanilla fueled finish that is on the bitter malt side.

Overall, a solid milk stout.

Cheers

16 ounce can, date of 03/02/2021 printed on the bottom. Since this is a pretty new release I'm guessing the canning date was February 3rd, 2021. Served in a snifter, the beer pours dark brown/black with about a half inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both decent enough. I like the aroma, the brew smells like dark chocolate, vanilla, cream and some roasted malt. For the most part I think the taste is similar to the aroma, but with the addition of some light coffee and anise flavors. Good tasting brew, but thought it would be sweeter. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's smooth and easy enough to drink with a moderate amount of carbonation. I liked this stout, wouldn't mind trying it again in the future! $13.99 as part of their mixed 4-pack along with the vanilla, strawberry and Neapolitan versions.