The mystique created by the rich darkness of Royal Extra The Lion Stout conveys strength, potency and Virility. The brand was inherited from Walters’ Brewery, Port of Spain in 1952 and was reformulated by Carib Brewery to achieve its 6.6% ABV, distinctively sweet, full bodied texture and taste. Royal Extra is unique and immediately identifiable as the "Black Bottle" drink, embodying the personality of the lion – majestic, powerful and potent. Royal Extra The Lion Stout continues to be a favourite among young emerging drinkers who display avid interest in popular dancehall and reggae music.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by beerdog from Delta, BC, Canada who has tried this beer once. (11/30/2008 7:07:09 PM)
"Actually, mine was brewed in St Kitts and Nevis, although still by Carib Brewery, and came in a tiny 9.3oz (275ml) bottle. The pour produced a solid three fingers' worth of fluffy light brown head topping off a body of near black opaqueness. Aroma was quite nice, with highlights of coffee and malts. The taste, however, was by far too sweet and essentially ruined what could've been a fairly good beer. There were the flavours of dark chocolate, malts, and lots of coffee at play. Good mouthfeel and finish, at least. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 9.3oz @ $3 Unit Cost: $5.16 per Pint
[2] Review by cyrenaica from Milton, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (9/23/2008 11:59:24 PM)
"275ml bottle
6.6% ABV
I tried this beer on September 23, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured black with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was chocolate and plums. The mouthfeel was full-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour waas roasted malt, raisins, plums, and chocolate. A little sweet for me.
"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 275ml @ $6.36 Unit Cost: $10.94 per Pint
[3] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/5/2008 2:12:33 PM)
"The Lion Stout. A black bodied brew. Unfortunately there is little head on pour. A little disappointing there. But the aroma is sweet caramel. The taste adds a hint of coffee. in that there is little complexity for the discerning Stout and Porter drinker."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.79 Unit Cost: $2.39 per Pint
[4] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (5/13/2008 10:51:09 AM)
"Who knew Trinidad brewed beer? I certainly didn't, but in one weekend I was able to try a couple of them.
The first one I tried was the Carib Royal Extra Stout. It's a blackish beer. There is very little head. The aroma is roasted malt and coffee. The flavour is strong coffee with a hint of alcohol"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by pootz from between Calgary and Waterloo, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/5/2006 6:19:33 PM)
"I went into the store looking for my favorite porter but they were out. I grabbed some of this stout instead. Stout is really too sweet for my tastes but I wanted to try this carib version.
My impression is that this was made to compete with some mixed drinks or rum coolers at local bars. Tastes/smells reminisant of rum and coke to me. Definately unique as a stout. Nice for a change but I won't be going back for more any time soon. Not my drink. Well made great body and mouth feel but too sweet to drink all the time.
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Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.4)
