Bellwoods Brewery A Stout With Coffee (Sam James Coffee Bar) – American Stout at 5.0% ABV (C$11.38 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 22-Sep-2025, acquired 1-Dec-2025, reviewed 22-Dec-2025)
Appearance: nearly opaque clear brown with a short beige head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, minimal spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coffee, chocolate, hint of berries. (9/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, slightly sticky medium duration finish. (3/5)
Collective Advent #21. Yes, I was hoping there would be a Bellwoods in the calendar, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed by it being a Stout. Imaginative (not) naming aside, it is what it says on the label, and coffee very much dominates. It’s impressive how much flavour and body it exhibits for such a low ABV, but it’s also a bit too sweet for my preference. (15/20)
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