This full-bodied and full-flavored rich, dark ale has a malty sweetness balanced with plenty of hops to create the perfect stout.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/20/2007 2:31:43 PM)
"Bottle courtesy of Brett and Hannah. Pour was solid, big huge head, solid lacing. The aroma was chocolate and cocoa, pretty simple. Flavor was mostly chocolate and cocoa with some tropical fruity notes detectable (coconut too?). Coffee was also present underneath with some roasted notes. The mouthfeel was creamy and typical of the style. Another nice production by Schlafly, thanks Brett and Hannah!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by drewseslu from Saint Louis, MO, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/12/2007 9:21:05 PM)
"A purposeful offering from Schlafly. Few FESs I've had have real purpose. Simply being a larger stout, while this one comes across as distincly Irish, it holds the dry, minerally character of an Irish Stout, even as it encroaches on RIS territory. Roasty, mild coffee and cocoa flavors, more molasses than caramel/toffee like in an RIS. Malty and big, but still dry, not hot with alchol, well conditioned. I've got a few of these tucked away in my cellar and a few more stashed for Noogfest. Another nice brew from the brewery down the road."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
[3] Review by Sheridan from Marshall, MO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (2/9/2007 9:12:41 PM)
"This beer pours dark brown, almost jet black, with a nice tan head, and slight lacing. The aroma is big roasted malts, coffee, and a sweet semi molasis type scent. The mouthfeel is a little on the thin side, with low carbonation. The flavor is pretty standard stout actually. Other than the obvious sweetness in the finish, I don't notice a huge difference between this and Schlafly's regular offering. There is a little more bitterness, and the alcohol content is higher, but in overall flavor they are very simular. Their is a slight earthy flavor to this, which is an interesting twist and a good addition to a stout. If you like dry stouts, I think you will like this extra stout. It is definitely worth a tasting, and as an Irishman I salute anyone who puts out a themed beer for St Pattys day."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.66 Unit Cost: $2.21 per Pint
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(3.8)
