Day 362: Young's Double Chocolate Stout

Name: Young's Double Chocolate Stout

Brewer: Wells & Young's LTD. (Bedford, England) 

Classification: Sweet Stout

Alcohol: 5.2%

Thoughts: Next to Guinness, Young's Double Chocolate Stout is probably one of the most well known stouts. I could be totally bullshitting you though. It pours an opaque jet black with a cascading, cream-tan head. The lacing this beer leaves is significantly apparent and thick.  This beer has a mild aroma overall but there is a nice amount of complexity to it. I can detect some dark roasted malts, light elements of coffee, lots of milk chocolate, and just a hint of charred wood. The flavor really follows the smell with a really wonderful milk chocolate sweetness upfront There is a nice amount of complexity and the flavor is well balanced. There is a really nice balance between the milk chocolate sweetness and the dark roasted malts. There is a very light bitterness in the finish.  I would recommend this beer to anyone wanting to try a good "stout" beer for a first one.  It was sweet, not overpowering on the ABV %, and could be enjoyed by sipping, or gulping it down. I would happily buy this beer again for a nice after dinner beer, or pair it with a good thick bacon burger, or a steak. 

Rating: 86/100