Fremont Dark Star
Dark Star is part of our Imperial Series and is inspired by the wandering tribes scattered through the terrible journey of time in space and adrift in the dark matter between the spaces of then and now. Dark Star is a dark, mysterious yet silky oatmeal stout of grand proportions balanced by a firm hop handshake...go ahead, enjoy the journey...Because Beer Journeys Matter!
3.8
224 reviews
Seattle, United States
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Can from Beer Republic. Hazy black, stable, frothy, beige head. Aroma of cappuccino, brownie, clove, brown bread, biscuit, chocolate sauce, dark fudge, candied plum, coffee liqueur. Taste has sweet plum, raisin and vague pear in a brown-bready, toasty, dark-chocolatey malt body with hints of creamy mocha, spices and 'burnt' cookie. Herbal hoppy finish, lingering dark chocolate, toast & dried fruit and warming coffee liqueur-like alcohol. Full body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Very enticing, textbook Stout.
35cl Blik van Beer Republic. Zwarte kleur, beige kraag. Fors gebrande geur en smaak, pure chocolade, verbrand brood, inkt, koffie, gebrande pinda's, bittere finish. Er zit gelukkig nog genoeg zoet in om eea in balans te houden. Goede ouderwetse stout.
Very dark brown with lasting head. Aroma and flavour have heavily roasted dark malts. Bitter coffee grinds too. Well balanced. Something worthy of repetition.
Black with a large foamy brown head. Dry, roasty, woody, doughy and bitter. Long finish. Moderately full bodied
Data puszkowania: 03.12.2020 r.; Wypite: 15.03.2022 r.
Wygląd: Barwa brunatna, nieprzejrzysta. Piana brązowa, średnioniska, drobnopęcherzykowa, zbita, po chwili opada do niewielkiej ostatniej warstwy, pozostawia średni lacing. Po zamieszaniu szkłem zauważalna kisielowa faktura.
Aromat: Dobrej jakości kawy. Na średniowysokim poziomie kawa, ciemna czekolada oraz „wytrawne” kawowo - fioletowe owoce: jeżyna, jagoda, borówka, trochę suszonej śliwki. Całość wspiera średnioniska podbudowa słodowa, ciemnego pieczywa, przypieczonej skórki chleba, ciemnego spodu od ciasta, prażonego słonecznika, orzechów włoskich. Owsiane nuty majaczą w tle.
Smak: Podobnie jak w aromacie, dominuje dobrej jakości wytrawna kawa, ale z mniej intensywną podbudową słodową. Na średniowysokim poziomie kawa z gorzką czekoladą, fioletowymi owcami w postaci jeżyny, jagody, borówki i nut suszonej śliwki. W tle niska podbudowa słodowa, ciemnego pieczywa, przypieczonej skórki chleba, ciemnego spodu od ciasta, orzechów włoskich i prażonego słonecznika. W tle subtelne nuty szlachetnego alkoholu. W ustach wytrwane, treściwość niska i gładka, wysycenie niskie. Goryczka niska, gorzkiej czekolady, palona, krótka. Finisz wytrawny, kawy, gorzkiej czekolady, akcentu fioletowych „wytrawnych” owoców i niuansu alkoholu.
Ogólnie: Bardzo przyjemna kawa o wytrwanym charakterze z nutami gorzkiej czekolady, jeżyn, jagód i delikatnej suszonej śliwki. Brakuje trochę podbudowy słodowej, choć dzięki temu fajnie wychodzą kawowe nuty. Praktycznie niewyczuwalny owies, przez co piwu bliżej do FESa aniżeli imperialnej wersji owsianej. Pomimo to bardzo przyjemne.
Aus der Dose (bbe 18.08.2024) im 2022-03 getrunken. Diese Stout kommt mit einer sehr kräftigen Schaumbildung daher. Auch wenn es ein wunderbar cremiges Mundgefühl sind diese kräftige hochprozentigen, sehr bittere Schokoladen-Aromen schon eine Herausforderung und mir etwss zu bitter für ein Stout wie ich es gern habe. In der Nase ist sogar eine Hopfenaroma zu entdecken was dann die Bitterkeit der Schokolade noch gesteigert hat. Ein sehr gut gemachtes Stout nur etwas bitter.
25cl van de tap bij Zeezicht, Breda
Alcoholpercentage van 8%
Uitgeschonken in Zeezicht glas
Uiterlijk: zwart met goede crèmekleurige schuimkraag
Aroma en smaak: chocolade, koffie, gebrande mouten, roasty bitter.
Can from Beer Republic webshop, Nr Breda, Netherlands, has this during a 4hour Zoom chat with Scott and Mandy, we had a nice Lamb Biryani meal for tea. Pours black with a slim to medium light beige head. Roasted malts on the nose, also picking up some hoppiness, lots of chocolate and little rolling tobacco. These four attributes are also present in the mouth along with some rich coffee and sweet liquorice, very good no nonsense Imperial Stout.
12 fl oz can from hopt.it, France. Pours black with fine brown foam. Aroma is coffee, slightly nutty. Body is full, with average carbonation. Taste is markedly bitter for a stout, with a long and herbaceous final.
Aroma: coffee, toffee, burned toast, citrus hop.
Appearance: very dark brown with a two-fingered tan head.
Taste: coffee, toffee, citrus hop, burned toast, medium-high sweetness, medium bitterness.
Palate: full-bodied, oily texture, mild bitterness, low carbonation.
Overall: It is rich in flavor and balanced by a touch of citrusy hop. Oatmeal contributes some more silky texture. Nice.
Deep, dark brown, near balck, with a frothy tan head and roasted malt and mellow cocoa on the nose. Smooth and creamy, with a taste of roasted malt and hints of chocolate and coffee, and a nice dry bitterness in the finish
De Hopt. En copa Teku. Lata. Jugando a Fortnite. Imperial stout sin cosas, presentando un delicioso perfil a maltas tostadas con recuerdos a regaliz y un buen punch amargo que resultan en un cóctel altamente adictivo que te deja con ganas de mas
16Oct2021 Intense, dark roast malts, burnt toast, cacao, dark chocolate, dark roast coffee. Hazy, very dark brown, medium, creamy, beige head. Light bitter. Dark roast malts, burnt toast, cacao, dark roast filter coffee, soft carb, full bod. Outstanding, roasty. Can from Beer Merchants.
B+. Slightly smoky rich + dark. Perfect bitterness and long finish
One of the better Stouts, maybe just a little too much hop. It has a slight bitter finish. Oatmeal seems to mellow out the hops without giving too much taste. Has a nice roasted malt flavor that is pretty smooth. This is one stout I could sip on. Mahoney's after Christmas. Tasted my wife's order.
Can from Beer Merchants. Canned June 2021; Drank Dec 2021 - Black with good tan head. Roasty coffee and chocolate aroma. Tastes of roasted malts, roast coffee, dark chocolate, liquorice, caramel, espresso, oaty malts. Mildly spicy and herbal. Dried fruit notes. Quite dry. Good depth of flavour. Bittersweet roast coffee chocolate and liquorice malty. Bitter and burnt into finish. Liked this. Good. (2021-12)
(Tap) clear, bright, very dark brown colour with a small brown head; aroma of roast, compote; creamy palate; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish
Can from hopt.
pitch dark, smooth brown to dark brown head.
aroma is old fashioned heavy roasted malts, chocolate, fainter toffee. dark and i must say i am about ripe for something not pastry stoutish right now. aroma also has some wood. it's really good and bring back good memories from when dark strong beers were brutal and uncomplicated.
flavor is roasted malts, faint licorice, bitterness from flowery us style hops, a bit thin, it is almost bordering black ipa, the hops are surely there, just barely hidden so they become part of the overall flavor.
palate feeling is a little bit watery. great imp. stout, but lacks some more body.
355 ml can. Murky dark brown, creamy mocha head. Dry citrus, toffee, burnt malt, resin, cocoa, dried fruits, robusta espresso beans. Dry bitterness, malty sweetness. Medium to full bodied, oily texture, soft carbonated, dry bitter malty warm finish. Quite nice!
Can from Sai Liquor at home. Dark deep brown pour with cola edges. Aroma is rich dark chocolate and toasted coffee and alcohol. Taste is dark chocolate bittersweet with alcohol warmth and some dark bread. Palate is light for an imperial stout but good. Some tingly bitterness on the finish with alcohol warmth. Quite good
Tap at Richmond bar in Portland. Black with medium tan head. Light roasty nose. Taste is smooth, rich, stout, really nice. Delicious.
12oz can from Ghost Whale, Putney. Black with a tan head. This is tickling all the boxes. No adjuncts, big roast, big malt, big burnt notes, but well balanced. Love it.
Burk från hopt.se. Mörkaste brun med ett beige skum. Dofter av kaffe, rostad malt, säd och karamell. Smakinslag av kaffe, kladdkaka, rostad malt, karamell, vanilj och torkad frukt. Mjuk och rund munkänsla, medel mot stor kropp.
Can from House Of Trembling Madness. Black body with a beige head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of vanilla, oats and roasted malt. Flavour of cocoa and coffee. Medium to full body with a smooth mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Rich and delicious.
Can from Beer Merchants. It pours black with a medium tan head. The aroma is rich roasted malt, espresso, umami, liquorice, dark chocolate, cacao nibs, molasses, pipe tobacco, tar and rocky road. The taste is dry, rich roasted malt, charred action, bitter, burnt toast, earthy, cacao nibs, dark chocolate, toasty, toothy, smoked vibes, pipe tobacco, peppery spice, umami, liquorice, bitter coffee and some alcohol with a dry, roasted finish. Medium+ body and moderate carbonation. Pretty flavourful. Plenty of umami. Good classic example of the style.
Black pour with a beige head and lots of banded lacing ….. aroma of coffee, dark roasted malts, caramel malts, deep roast, licorice and chocolate …. Taste is of roasted malts, coffee, oily, caramel malts, chocolate and silky oats …. Bitter dry hoppy finish …. Slick and oily mouthfeel …. Silky smooth, could be a bit softer ….. finish is bitter roasted malts, hops and of coffee … drinks like a big impy stout
Pours a deep black with creamy thick nitro tan colored head. Dry chocolate-coffee aroma and taste. Nice intensity.
Notes: on tap at The Dude’s Brewing Hollywood, Jul ‘21
Robe noir d'encre, mousse correcte, brune, peu tenace (reste un disque irrégulier, qq mm sur les bords).Nez marqué d'arômes torréfiés riches, du fumé, pointe vineuse. Attaque riche et corpulente, du cacao et une pointe vanillée, texture un peu soyeuse, alcool et sucre se mêlent, dans la longueur, ça s'allège, et l'avoine adoucit l'ensemble, le lisse. Amertume bien perceptible en longueur, domine la finale, côté très torréfié. Très sympa.
Color negro con espuma medio-alta marrón de buena retención y residuo medio. Aroma a maltas quemadas, chocolate negro y regaliz con notas a café espresso y madera quemada o humo. Sabor a maltas quemadas, ceniza, regaliz y cacao puro con notas a café, avena, frutos secos y madera o resina. Dulzor y amargor medio-altos y alcohol medio con regusto medio-largo. Textura oleosa, cuerpo denso y carbonatación ligera.
Llauna Hopt. Caramel, malta torrada, xocolata i cafè. Bona stout, falta un pèl de cos i final curt