Review - Gritty McDuff's Black Fly Stout
"There's beer and then there's stout, and Gritty McDuff 's Black Fly Stout is the real deal. Black Fly is a dry, all-malt stout packed with roasted flavor. We use six different grains in the brewing of this dark masterpiece and balance the full palate with Oregon Willamette and Yakima Clusters hops. Like the legendary Irish stouts that inspired it, Black Fly Stout is rich, robust and a touch mysterious. The finest stout west of Galway Bay!" --Gritty McDuff's Brewing Co.
I used this stout in a chili a few weeks ago, but this is the first time we've reviewed it by itself. It pours a murky dark brown color with a very large, light-brown head. Good lacing. Scents are of oatmeal, mild coffee, and salt. Initial taste is sweet, with a sweet and bitter finish. Chocolate malt taste. Vinegar on the mouthfeel, not as smooth as we expected.
Reviewed on March 6th, 2006 with Thirsty Beard.
| Type: | Dry stout |
| ABV: | 4.1% |
| Source: | 12 oz. Bottle |
| Score: | 16/30 |
