Dominion Oak Barrel Stout (Brewpub Version)

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

Interesting that there is a separate place to rate the draft! We all know the draft is different from the bottle, almost every time. I have had the bottle version of this now lets give the brewpub a chance. Pour is pitch black. Roasted malt, coffee and some chocolate greets the olfactories. Thin creamy tan head. First taste is roasted woodiness. Immediately I think the draft version is about the same consistency as the bottle. Lacing is decent as you drink. The bitterness of this is somewhat difficult to describe. It is not a lingering bitterness but it makes itself noticed on each sip. The carbonation of this brew is flat, just like most of those nitrogen propelled beers. Even a little tinglyness would be welcome. Stout aroma continues thru, with each taste. The finish on this sets it apart from the bottle. The bottle has a continuing bitter finish that lasts, and this finish, tho medium light bitterness, does not linger - it is very much appreciated.