Style: Stout (Imperial)

ABV: 8.1 IBU: 56.0

94/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	5

Elysian Brewing Dragonstooth Stout

What the brewers say

"Pours a deep, midnight black with a light tan head. Smells of coffee and dark chocolate and the mouthfeel is velvety smooth with flavors of roasted malts, oatmeal and warm bread. Dragonstooth is a very drinkable stout - satisfying but not heavy."

What our panel thought

“Muted aroma with soft hints of espresso, chocolate. Light pine/citrus hoppiness, dark roast, caramel body to balance. Well-integrated and balanced malt richness with some underlying alcoholic heat.”

What our editors thought

“Bold PNW hop nose with intense roast notes alongside. Simultaneous hop and roast agendas with big and uncompromising flavors of both.”

Review printed in: The Route to Stout (October-November 2021) (View All Issues)

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Elysian Brewing Company Dragonstooth

**Aroma:** “The aroma is surprising. From the appearance, you'd expect the typical roast coffee and chocolate blend, but instead you get moderately strong citrusy hops with a malt character that suggested gingerbread crossed with chocolate brownies. It’s inviting, but a bit jarring for the style.” **Flavor:** “Nice caramel malt sweetness. Hops bitterness balances sweetness. Fruity esters with raisins up front and chocolate toward the end of the sip extending into the aftertaste. Medium alcohol warming that becomes more apparent as the taste continues.” **Overall:** “A good level of alcohol warming mixed with a strong chocolate, fruity esters, and slight sweetness. Low cherry note. Less bitter than some others.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Beyond Opulence

“Marshmallow nose with deep vanilla and dark chocolate in the background. On the tongue, a hunk of chocolate flavors followed by sweet, creamy vanilla. Dark chocolate and light earthy tobacco play nicely.”

Foothills Brewing Dead & Berried Imperial Stout

“Dark berries, fudge, roast, and licorice on the nose. In the flavor, robust roast, berry tartness, and bitterness shove sweetness to the back. Tootsie Roll and caramel as it warms.”

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