Comment by Brendan M on Wednesday 01 September, 2010
rich and delightful, unbelievable beer now that it has mellowed. Had a commercial double stout this weekend, this is far superior. added the extra chocolate and when it aged it is nice and pronounced at the end. Had one with some roast pork picnic and it complimented it perfectly.... | Comment by Nathan S on Tuesday 17 August, 2010
I brewed the extract version of this a while back. Aside from the Belgian cocoa I also added a total of 4 extra ounces of cocoa nibs to the beer (2 in the boil and 2 in the secondary) and there is very little chocolate flavor. I've had many other chocolate stouts and this is very similar, but I think that by reducing the black patent malt and black roasted barley the chocolate flavor might come out a bit more while still retaining the color. I know the chocolate name refers more to the color than the flavor, but I feel with the title of "double" it should have more chocolate character. | Comment by Al W on Sunday 24 January, 2010
This is my second kit from Austin. I took a six pack to a poker game last night and it was a serious hit. This is a very rich stout and to my taste, the chocolate retains a nice bitterness, not sweet. I'm really porud of this beer! | Comment by karyn c on Wednesday 02 December, 2009
This is one of the best we have ever made and the most difficult to leave alone. This is a good second brew to keep around the recommended 2 -3 months to fully appreciate what this divine mixture can become. You also will be asked to make if for your friends all the time. We have learned to keep this one to ourselves and savor it in our home. | Comment by Joe B on Monday 03 August, 2009
Absolutely loved this one, and definitely the best kit beer I've made. The chocolate flavor developed a little more over time, and was really there at about 3 months. Next time I will be adding more chocolate to it, but that is just for personal preference (it is great as is). | Comment by Chris L on Monday 06 April, 2009
Follow the advice of others. Let this beer age at least 3 months. If you are patient you will be rewarded with an outstanding stout. One of the best beers I have ever made. | Comment by Matthew A on Tuesday 10 February, 2009
Mini-Mash. Could taste the chocolate on bottling day, but not now. Still, a really good stout. May try it again and add a little more chocolate. | Comment by Dennis H on Friday 09 January, 2009
I have made this mini-mash kit a couple times and agree with everyone else about the smooth and balanced flavors. Last time I added a pound of coffee malt to the recipe and after it aged for 2-3 months it was another wonderful beer. I'm not a coffee drinker (except coffee mocha) but the flavors in this beer are subtle and wonderful, unless you have a really sensitive palate which my wife seems to have since she does not like this beer. | Comment by Rod M on Tuesday 07 October, 2008
Only 2 weeks from bottling and I have to make a comment - be warned - I have made BAD comments on some kits. This is a GREAT beer and it's still green. I was expecting more chocolate but it's young and they say it needs a few months but after two weeks it's good.
A friend who does not like dark beers AND my wife who is an amber drinker tried it. Friend said "This is good". Wife said "WOW, that; is smooth". The Malto Dextrin help but you need flavor adn you have it but not the over the top aggressive stout burst.
It's a keeper. | Comment by John E on Tuesday 01 July, 2008
Everyone that tastes this beer absolutely loves it. The first taste from every bottle is the best as the chocolate hits the tounge! Some of my friends usually skowl when I offer them one of my dark brews, but now they all ask for the DCS! Looks like I will age my beer a bit longer based on comments posted! | Comment by Sam S on Tuesday 06 May, 2008
This was absolutely delicious, but it didn't peak until 2-3 months. Really tasty. I was comparing it to a couple store bought ones and I have to say I really preferred this one. Easy to recommend. | Comment by Jake H on Wednesday 31 October, 2007
Great beer recipe. I brewed this but added about a 1/4 lb of oatmeal and a little bit of Hershey's chocolate syrup in the secondary. Boy what a treat!!! The chocolate really comes through in the finish with a big roasty coffee flavor. I have made stout drinkers out of several people with this brew! | Comment by Paul S on Wednesday 28 February, 2007
This beer was just okay initially, but has aged very well. Definitely will do again and lock all of it away for a couple months. The time really allows the flavors to mellow and it becomes a very smooth brew. Aditionally, the beer looks great and holds a great head. | Comment by Andrew E on Tuesday 30 January, 2007
I agree this is a beer one should keep on tap year round. It turned out great. I began drinking after three weeks of bottling and it tasted great. A crowd pleaser. | Comment by Max H on Tuesday 28 November, 2006
Though I expected the chocolate flavor to be a little more prominent, this beer was absolutely fantastic. Hands down the best recipe I've ever gotten my aforementioned hands on. This is the only beer I've ever considered keeping on tap year round. | Comment by Randy H on Thursday 02 November, 2006
I brewed this beer about a month and half ago. It is one damn good tasting beer! Everyone I’ve given it to (even those who didn’t like Stout) has fell in love with the chocolate coffee finish and smooth taste. If you want a great holiday beer or a winter’s snack this is a great choice. | Comment by BRET C
Haven't brewed this particular purchase yet but the last time I bought this recipe it knocked my socks off! In my opinion, this kit produced the best beer I've ever brewed. | Comment by Todd D
I am not a big fan of stouts but I recently brewed this for my wife and I have to say it is one of the best brews I have made. I would highly recommend this brew! | Comment by Jim T
Excellent, excellent beer. (Just make sure you let the fermentation go all the way to completion!) Other than my minor mistake, I would highly recommend this recipe. It produces a nice, balanced stout, good creamy head, and a nice chocolate/coffee finish. Quality beer. | | |
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