Triple C Brewing Co.
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Stout (Stout Brewed With Cacao Nibs And Aged In Bourbon Barrels)
American Double/Imperial Stout
North Carolina
9.2%
22oz, Single
$15.99
Offers up between two to three fingers of very loose and agitated foam, hard pressed to find a larger quantity of such huge bubbles going off like fireworks across the surface, airy with poor retention, the lacing shimmers like chain mail then is gone. The liquid is an opaque black, considerable amount of bubble activity visible at the surface line, the color maybe shifts some to darkest brown. The nose is sweet, emphasizing milk chocolate, lactose, coconut flakes and caramel, stops just short of confectionery, maybe a smidgen of licorice, the roast is mild, soft breadiness, no real discernible fruit, easygoing and without alcoholic burn. Medium to full-bodied, slimmer than expected yet not lacking in intensity of chocolate, mocha, caramel flavors. Probably power of suggestion as much as reality regarding any savory salt or pretzel accents, hardly noticeable anyway. More roast here which makes the finish clenched. The carbonation does not do much for the mouth feel, more so makes you burp. Moderate plum to cherry fruit flavors, some anise or flowers. Would benefit from rounder contours and more soaking into the palate. Nice enough without being especially memorable.
3 out of 5