Im a big fan of the dark beers, and a great coffee stout is like heaven. This one looked promising, Big Shot Espresso Stout, from Twisted Pine Brewing Co of Boulder, CO
It has a deep, opaque, inky black color, and lots of carbonation. The aroma definitely says coffee, plus burnt maltiness and molasses. The first taste, however, was a bit of a let down. It comes across very watery, without a lot of body. Yes, theres lots of coffee flavor, but wheres the stout? The hops take over the aftertaste, plenty of fuggle goodness. As the beer warms up, the flavor does get a bit darker, but the wateriness cant be overcome. Overall, a disappointment.
Scoring:
Look: 4 - promising inky black
Aroma: 3 - fresh coffee
Taste: 2 - watery
Feel: 2 - too light for a stout
Total: 2.75