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