Max's Oyster Stout
Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
- From:
- Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- Irish Dry Stout
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.32 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Dec 08, 2013
- Added:
- Dec 08, 2013
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 1
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Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts
4.32/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.32/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Drank on-tap at Max's Oyster Bar, West Hartford, CT
Served in a pilsner glass
A one-finger tall, super tight and creamy, tan colored crown topped the near pitch black liquid. As the head receded, it left a thin blanket of sticky lacing along much of the glass.
The aroma was really rich and robust for the style. Waves of dark malts were accented by a strong powdered cocoa presence. Loads of fragrant vanilla. Touch of caramel-like sweetness. Subtle roasted malt notes were detectible. All in all, super smooth and enticing.
Roasted malts were more apparent in the flavor profile. Dark chocolate notes came through strong as well. Espresso was noticeable in the center. Good dose of caramel and vanilla. Hints of smoke. Really nicely balanced. The beer finished with a mild, roasted/charred malt flavor and only a touch of bitterness.
The mouthfeel was creamy, soft and pillowy smooth. Medium bodied for the style. The liquid contained a super fine and mild carbonation that seemed a bit too mellow initially but grew on me throughout the session.
Thomas Hooker's rendition of an oyster stout for the Max Restaurant Group is definitely richer, sweeter and less roasty than your typical version of the style, and that is fine by me. It paired perfectly with the half dozen bivalves I enjoyed before an outstanding meal.
Dec 08, 2013Served in a pilsner glass
A one-finger tall, super tight and creamy, tan colored crown topped the near pitch black liquid. As the head receded, it left a thin blanket of sticky lacing along much of the glass.
The aroma was really rich and robust for the style. Waves of dark malts were accented by a strong powdered cocoa presence. Loads of fragrant vanilla. Touch of caramel-like sweetness. Subtle roasted malt notes were detectible. All in all, super smooth and enticing.
Roasted malts were more apparent in the flavor profile. Dark chocolate notes came through strong as well. Espresso was noticeable in the center. Good dose of caramel and vanilla. Hints of smoke. Really nicely balanced. The beer finished with a mild, roasted/charred malt flavor and only a touch of bitterness.
The mouthfeel was creamy, soft and pillowy smooth. Medium bodied for the style. The liquid contained a super fine and mild carbonation that seemed a bit too mellow initially but grew on me throughout the session.
Thomas Hooker's rendition of an oyster stout for the Max Restaurant Group is definitely richer, sweeter and less roasty than your typical version of the style, and that is fine by me. It paired perfectly with the half dozen bivalves I enjoyed before an outstanding meal.
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