Bell's Double Cream Stout

Reviewed By: Herr Rick

Style: Sweet Stout (Milk Stout)
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 6.1%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Nearly black color, medium tan head with decent retention & lacing

Smell: 8.5
Mild aromas of milk, milk chocolate

Taste: 9

Up Front: Slightly sour, chocolate, cola. Finish: Chocolate; reminds me of a Charleston Chew - NICE!

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body with medium/low carbonation, slightly sweet - on par with the style

Drinkability: 9

Silky smooth, especially at cellar temperature

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 6.5

Cost/12 oz serving: $4.30

Overall Impression:
This is a very mellow sweet stout. I really liked the chocolate finish. It was better previously at the POPE on cask, but that goes without saying. I never actually smelled milk in a beer before, and I've had many Milk/Sweet Stouts over the years. Regardless, I still liked it. This beer really did not come to life until it warmed up, even more so than most other fine ales

Young's Double Chocolate Stout

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Sweet Stout
State/Country: England
ABV: 5.2%
Serving Type: 16.9 oz Bottle

Look: 9.5
Black color, uber dense tan head with outstanding retention & lacing

Smell: 8.5
Roasted malt, chocolate

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Milk chocolate, roasted malt. Finish: Dark chocolate

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Light/Medium body with light carbonation

Drinkability: 8.5
Very enjoyable, but the sweetness prevent me from wanting more than 2

Overall Score: 8.9

Value: 8
Cost/12 oz serving: $3.03

Overall Impression:
If you love chocolate the way I do, than this is the beer for you. If you get it in the Nitro Can, it is even smoother, creamier & more decadent - Uber Good!