Hockley Stout

Hockley Stout
Type of beer: Stout
Container Type: 473 mL can
Alcohol by volume: 4.2%
Country of origin: Canada
Rating: 59% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 1st
Cost: $3.00
Tasted on: 8/31/09
Colours of label: Tan/Black/Red
Drank From: Glass

Label Reads: "Traditional Irish Stout", "pours like liquid midnight", "At Hockley Valley Brewing Company we take our time brewing our beer. In fact each step of the brewing process is done by hand in small batches. This 'hands on' approach to our craft beers ensures 'The perfect balance'".

website: www.hockleybeer.ca

Best for: playing a round of air hockley

Ratings:

Taste: 12/20

Flavour: 12/20

Buy again: 10/20

Aroma: 7/10

Satisfaction: 6/10

Complexity: 6/10

Intangible: 6/10

Handwritten notes: I'm the type of fellah who appreciates "scare quotes" and good stout. That's why, reading the label, I was "optimistic". This beer is a very carbonated almost "refreshing" stout. It's got all of the smoked business that a stout should have but it's a little "too crisp" for my liking. A stout should linger and plant virile seeds of flavour in your mouth. This one is meant for the "stupid hoser" palate. A straight-up Mick would be appalled, but as it is I can tolerate it. The hands down best part of this beer are the words "it pours like liquid midnight" on the label. Hoo-whee, that's some mighty fine wordplay. I have come to the realization that brewmasters are part-time poets. See, for example, brewmaster Dave's comment on the Black Oak Saison: "It sneaks up on you like a velvet hammer". Brilliant.

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