Fuller's Black Cab Stout

[cratez]

Now on cask at Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe. I believe they're the only bar in Ontario that managed to snag a firkin.

Described by the brewery as "a rich, dark beer celebrating one of the iconic images of London, England. Brewed with a combination of five different malts, some heavily roasted for a near jet black appearance, Black Cab Stout is 4.2% ABV and features luxurious red berry notes, toasty aromas on the nose, and culminates in a dry, bitter finish."

I haven't tried this yet but I'll be sampling it tonight and I plan to report back with my thoughts tomorrow. Cheers!

[JeffPorter]

Now on cask at Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe. I believe they're the only bar in Ontario that managed to snag a firkin.

Described by the brewery as "a rich, dark beer celebrating one of the iconic images of London, England. Brewed with a combination of five different malts, some heavily roasted for a near jet black appearance, Black Cab Stout is 4.2% ABV and features luxurious red berry notes, toasty aromas on the nose, and culminates in a dry, bitter finish."

I haven't tried this yet but I'll be sampling it tonight and I plan to report back with my thoughts tomorrow. Cheers!

Well, clearly I need to get me to London at some point to go to Gambrinus.

Sounds like a great beer. I think my absolute favourite cask (I think) is London Porter. It's just so great! They really are classic beers!

[LondonBeer]

Tried this tonight and really enjoyed it. Did not seem very stout like to me, more like a less hopped netherworld. Would order it again.

[cratez]

Tried this tonight and really enjoyed it...Would order it again.

I like it as well. It's nothing mind-blowing, but it's tasty and quaffable enough to enjoy a few. This is my review on BA:

3.7 / 5
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On cask at Gambrinus Bistro & Cafe in London, ON.

Taps a dark brown hue, bordering on black, with deep ruby edges, one finger of beige head, and tons of spotted lacing on the shaker glass. A very promising appearance.

Smell is toasty, roasted and nutty malts with hints of molasses, anise, fresh ground coffee, and unsweetened chocolate. Slight phenolic note as well. Subtle yet enticing aromas.

Flavour follows the nose with light roasted malt and cocoa powder upfront, mild berry-like tartness mid-palate, balanced English hop bitterness transitions to a toasted/coffee aftertaste. Good.

Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, medium-bodied, moderate hop bitterness precedes a bone dry, chalky finish. Super drinkable.

Overall, Black Cab is a solid full-flavoured Dry Stout with one of the chalkiest palates that I've encountered in a while. A great pick for a wintertime session. Thanks for bringing this in, Milos!