Young's Double Chocolate Stout

The first time I got to try Young's Double Chocolate Stout was over an Italian meal in New York.  This was a mistake, but not on the part of the beer.  Stouts are known for being a heavy beer, colored dark and packed with strong flavors.  Young's stout takes this to the extreme.  On top of all the pasta the beer was so filling it was almost as if I had a second serving.  Besides its consistency, Young's stout brings a rich chocolate sensation to the table; no other beer will satisfy your chocolate cravings like a Double Chocolate Stout.  The thick consistency of the beer pours a thick head of foam in glass or mug, adding a frothiness to the experience.  Definitely worth a try.... just choose your meal pairing more wisely.

• Bitterness - 3
• Unique Factor - 5
• Strength - 3
• Foam -5
• Clarity - 1
• Price - 3

With a total score of 20 Young's Double Chocolate Stout is rather low on my scale but this one sneaks by on its  uniqueness. 

Verdict: Draft

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Racer 5 IPA

 

 Wave the checkered flags, the racer 5 IPA is a quick win if you're looking for a new craft brew to kick start your evening.  Bear Republic Brewing Company brews the racer 5 out of Cloverdale, California and uses their state animal as their logo.  Packed with flavor (and alcohol), the racer 5 is on the strong compared to most domestic beers, but you can't tell through the taste. One of the things I found great about the racer 5 is that it's not over done with hops, so the after taste it leaves in your mouth is more sweet than bitter.  It is a beer I could drink everyday and not get sick of the flavor; just very smooth and satisfying as a beer should be.

• Bitterness- 2
• Unique Factor- 5
• Strength- 4
• Foam- 4
• Clarity-5
• Price- 3

The bitterness of the beer is its lowest score, but it is actually a plus side in my review of the beer overall. Too much  hops and the beer would be totally different. 

Verdict Solid Draft