Monday, December 3, 2012

Magic Hat Heart of Darkness Stout


While I haven't read Mr. Conrad's book this beer certainly inspires me to catch up on my reading. Heart of Darkness pours a dark, creamy brown and smells, much like it looks, of coffee. On further review, I will amend my description of the appearance, this beer pours as dark as night. The first sip  tastes of dark, bitter chocolate with a hint of banana, (This is reminding of something else I recently reviewed.)

This stout is no heavier in volume than a lighter ale but  easily gives the impression of heaviness. Delicious, perfectly carbonated with a subtle but persistent bitterness.Why the many chocolate lovers I know don't like stout I'll never understand? The beer could be described as a liquid chocolate cake, yum!

Grade: A great, great beer and another big "thank you" to Magic Hat. 4.75 of 5 possible pints.

4 comments:

  1. I have had this recommended by friends, and I just never find it on the shelf. Sadness.

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  2. Time to see if Blogger let's me comment on my own blog today:

    I had your address at one time, sounds like I may need to send you some "snow globes" for Christmas.

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  3. Chris Creel, my name is Alan Shaw. I took that photo of Magic Hat Heart of Darkness for my review at http://ticketsarasota.com/2012-11-28/section/nightlife/beer-review-magic-hat-heart-of-darkness/ You don't have permission to use it. Could you please take it down? Thanks!

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  4. You bet bud and happy new year to you too.

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