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Excel Brewing Company – Southside Stout

Brewery: Excel Brewing Company
Location Breese, IL
Style American Stout
 ABV 6.5%
 IBUs 40

 

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Justin:

Aroma - Slightly roasty with huge dark malt character of cocoa powder and caramel or molasses. No hop aromas present. 
Score: 9/12
Appearance - The beer pours deep brown and has a thick mocha head comprised of tight, tiny bubbles, nearly reminiscent of a nitro.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - There is some great dark fruit character of raisin that comes with a caramel roastiness (darn near a toasted marshmallow type of flavor).  There are some hops that come across as slightly resninous but are better described as "spicy" and bring the beer into a wonderful balance.
Score: 17/20
Mouthfeel - Medium carbonation, full bodied, creamy, and finishes smooth.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - Goo!  This was a pleasant surprise.  When the aromas were in harmony with the flavors, it made for a great drinking experience.  The unexpected component was the mouthfeel.  The creaminess and body of Southside Stout is how every stout should aspire to be.  Handsdown, I say this is a steal for a local stout and would recommend it all day long.
Score: 9/10

 

Southside Stout Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.3
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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