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Mackeson Triple XXX Stout
Whitbread PLC
- From:
- Whitbread PLC
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Sweet / Milk Stout
Ranked #257 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #8,766 - Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 11.88%
- Reviews:
- 543
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 22, 2023
- Added:
- Mar 03, 1998
- Wants:
- 58
- Gots:
- 38
XXX version is for the export market.
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Ratings by ADR:
Reviewed by ADR from Pennsylvania
4.23/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.23/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very dark color and dark brown head as well, head of 1/2 inch but decreases pretty quickly. Low carbonation. Smell has a touch of blueberry to it. Starts flavorful, light bodied and fruity sweet -- finishes thicker with a nice coffee and chocolate combination. One of the better finishes in "beerdom", tasty. Gets a high mark for "swapping" two good flavor profiles in the sip.
Jun 12, 2002More User Ratings:
Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12oz bottle poured into a tulip pint glass at fridge temp 4.9% ABV. The beer pours dense black with light brown head. The head recedes to a thin ring and single layer of tiny bubbles. The aroma is mild with sweet and roasty notes. The taste is bittersweet roasted malt with mild lactose sweetness, a hint of acidulated malt and dark chocolate roasted malt. Mild bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium plus bodied with just less that average carbonation and a semi dry finish. Overall, very good. A simple and well executed beer.
Feb 16, 2023Rated by ManlyWealth from Georgia
4.71/5 rDev +16.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.71/5 rDev +16.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Definitely one of my favorite stouts! It checks all the boxes for an outstanding to world class stout. You’ll enjoy it.
Dec 29, 2022Reviewed by Captain69 from Illinois
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
one of the great stouts of the world. have been drinking this beer for over 50 years . have not had a bottle for a few years . bought some and it still tastes great smooth malty stout great beer to enjoy
Jul 29, 2022Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.94/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle
now brewed in Florida
L: near black body, foamy khaki head
S: chocolate milk, roasted barley
T: chocolate, lactose, roasted barley, vanilla, mild earthy hops
F: medium body, super smooth, balanced yet slightly sweet finish
O: it’s been over a decade since I’ve even Seen this anywhere. I know it’s brewed by another brewer now, but still fun to come back to after all these years
Jun 19, 2022now brewed in Florida
L: near black body, foamy khaki head
S: chocolate milk, roasted barley
T: chocolate, lactose, roasted barley, vanilla, mild earthy hops
F: medium body, super smooth, balanced yet slightly sweet finish
O: it’s been over a decade since I’ve even Seen this anywhere. I know it’s brewed by another brewer now, but still fun to come back to after all these years
Reviewed by backblast from Alaska
4.12/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.12/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured black with a dark tan head that lingered and had medium lacing.
Tastes of charred roasted malts right up front with some coffee/chocolate with some lactose sweetness mixed in. Nice.
Aug 04, 2021Tastes of charred roasted malts right up front with some coffee/chocolate with some lactose sweetness mixed in. Nice.
Reviewed by VABA from Virginia
4/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a very dark color with a slight head and lacing
Aroma has slight chocolate and coffee hints
The taste follows the nose with a slight chocolate and coffee flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Stout
Jul 23, 2021Aroma has slight chocolate and coffee hints
The taste follows the nose with a slight chocolate and coffee flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Stout
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Midnight black pour with to fingers of brown foam. Smells of chocolate sauce, light coffee, caramel, and light earth. Taste follows with more malt depth, finish has decent roast. Feel is lighter bodied, malty, and smooth, but finish is not super clean. Classic milk stout
May 28, 2021Reviewed by Truegent2004 from Minnesota
4.09/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pitch black dark in appearance. Bold complex flavors of coffee, mild hint of chocolate, and spice. Slightly bitter after taste. Seems to go down better with food rather than on an empty stomach (Maybe I'm just getting old :) )
Dec 26, 2020
Mackeson Triple XXX Stout from Whitbread PLC
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
706 ratings
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