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Beer Review: Hitachino Espresso Stout

Beer Review: Hitachino Espresso Stout

Hitachino seem to get quite a few good reviews, so I thought I’d give this one a taste. I thought it was pretty tasty, but nothing to write home about. Look Opaque black in colour, with an off white head. Leaves slight lacing. Smell Lots of coffee, also roasted malt. Smells espresso-ish. Taste Roast malt [...]

Beer Review: Rogue Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout

Beer Review: Rogue Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout

I’m usually a pretty big fan of Rogue beers. This one was good, but not outstanding. Dad and I split the bottle. Look Rogue Shakespeare pours opaque black, with hints of brown against a light. It has a substantial tan head, and leaves some lacing. Smell Roast malts, oats, chocolate, coffee and woody aromas all [...]

Beer Review: Dieu du Ciel Aphrodisiaque

Beer Review: Dieu du Ciel Aphrodisiaque

Wow, what a beer. I tried this beer quite late in the day at the Beer and Brewer expo a few weeks ago. I drank 8 beers with breakfast at Beer Deluxe, and continued drinking until about 6pm. Even after tasting a large range of beers, over the course of several hours, this one stood [...]