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Beer 5 - Lion Brewery Limited Lion Stout


Style: Foreign/Export Stout
Purchased at: Vintage Cellar | Whole Foods
What makes this beer different: Aroma of chocolate!
Will I be drinking this again: Definitely.
Grade: A-

Comments:
Just pouring this brew was a delight, so I knew I was going to like this stout right away. Very nice lacing and head on this beer (very impressive). This is a thick & bitter, yet subtly sweet stout which is more than I could ask for! The taste is not as complex as the aroma would suggest, but I think you will still be pleasantly surprised. Not the greatest aftertaste from this beer, which is something I value in a beer. 

This beer is worth a try for all of you stout lovers out there. If you like a nice dark stout, I would whole heartedly suggest this beer for you!

Recommendations:
Lion Stout is a pleasant complement to a nice slice of chocolate cake or a rich brownie!
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  1. rab124January 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    The hint of chocolate smell is what made me think I was going to love it - but the bitterness and aftertaste made me set it down almost immediately!

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  2. The AllianceJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    it is strong, that is for sure!

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  3. rab124January 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    the bro would call that - 'meal in a bottle'

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