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Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
ABV: 5.2%
Calories: estimated at 200 C
Volume: 16.9 fl oz
Glass: footed tapered 8 fl oz
Purchased at: Towne Wine and Liquor
Price per fl oz: $4.39 / 16.9 fl oz = $0.25 per fl oz
Consumed at: home
sensory first impression: A dark and opaque beauty with a lacy, rich thick brown head. Luxurious chocolate flavor and not too heavy like many other chocolate stouts. Highly drinkable. Amber at the edge. Aroma is smoky, chalky, and very nice.
Aroma/Olfactory: 7 out of 10
Malt flavor is: chocolate, wine, coffee, roasted, and oak.
Hop flavor is: resin, leaves, and orange.
Yeast flavor is: doughy, dark hearth bread. Pretzels.
Other flavors include: dark cherries, lemon peel, alcohol, solvent, malty.
Visuals/Appearance: 4 out of 5
Color is: black, brown, and amber at the edge. Beautiful Guinness-like rushing effect upon pour.
Liquid is: opaque.
Head and lace are: brown, thick, and lacy.
Taste/Flavor: 7 out of 10
Maltiness or Sweetness level is: chocolate and medium sweet.
Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: moderately bitter.
Sour level is: low.
Palate/Tactile: 3 out of 5
Body or Mouthfeel is: medium to heavy.
Texture is: creamy.
Carbonation is: medium.
Finish is: long, dark, and okay.
Overall experience: 15 out of 20. I liked the flavor, appearance, head, color, depth, signature flavors, longevity, alcohol, and packaging. An okay beer.
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18 out of 20 and it is an ok beer … what????
Comment by Jim 10/27/2009 @ 6:32 PMRevised as per your critique. I’ve had it since, and was far less impressed.
Comment by lemasney 10/29/2009 @ 11:44 AMThat stuff is awesome! So chocolatey!!!
Comment by John51277 12/01/2009 @ 10:10 PMI tasted this beer for the first time a few days ago at a place called “Anvil” in Houston, Texas. I was hesitate to try it at first but after the first taste I couldn’t stop drinking it. I love it.
Comment by juan 07/13/2010 @ 11:07 PMif you’re a fan of guinness, you will LOVE this beer.
Comment by david 01/05/2011 @ 8:22 PMI do have to say it is yummy! I love stout and this one is wonderful. I use to be a Guinness girl but my new love is Young’s double chocolate!
Comment by jaja 11/11/2011 @ 6:05 PMI noticed your photo of the DC stout was a can. My wife and I have found the taste of the canned version is not nearly as great as the bottle. It seems to have a slight metallic taste. Try the bottle and you will be very happy with this stout. We are home brewers and put a clone version of Young’s Double Chocolate Stout in the bottle 2 weeks ago. Can hardly wait for 2 more weeks to try the outcome.
Comment by Lon Meis 05/26/2012 @ 12:30 PMI quit drinking 5 weeks ago, so I’ll have to take your word for it. Cheers.
Comment by lemasney 05/26/2012 @ 1:35 PM