Ballast Point Sea Monster Stout
While I was buying beers for the Pale Ale Challenge, I came across the Sea Monster Stout from Ballast Point. I’ve had this beer several times at O’Brien’s and Home Brew Mart, but never seen it bottled. I had to give this bomber a spin.
From the deep dark depths of our Brewmaster’s imagination comes this rich and monstrous oatmeal stout. Our Sea Monster embodies all that the true dark beer aficionado will appreciate: roasted coffee notes, with hints of bittersweet chocolate and currant flavors all brought together by a perfect hop balance.
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Appearance
Just as it should be, pitch black, the beer allows no light to penetrate. There is about 1/2 inch of off white head that quickly dissolves to almost nothing.
Aroma
Mellow coffee notes and a little chocolate.
Taste
Doesn’t deviate too much from the aroma, a good coffee, roasted malt and bitterness balance. The beer seems to be lacking in carbonation.
Overall
A very enjoyable stout.
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