My second journey to the new world of Bar Harbor Brewing Company and their 12 oz. bottles brewed over at Geary's. Cadillac Mtn. Stout is going to be hard to replicate, I have to admit I have pretty high expectations. I absolutely love the bombers and find the beer pretty much close to perfect when it comes to stouts.
Pours inky black, a bit syrupy with about a finger's worth of coffee colored foam on top. The head lasts for a bit before slowly disintegrating leaving about a quarter-inch ring around the glass with some oily foam left in the middle.
Smell is very rich, tons of dark sweet maltiness, lots of coffee and caramel. A few more whiffs bring out some chocolate soft serve smells. All in all a very tasty smelling beer.
Taste is very roasty and sweet. There is a creamy texture on the tongue which gives way to some bitterness and dryness. There is an aftertaste with this one that was also present in the new bottle of the Thunderhole Ale. I really can't explain it, but its a sharp almost metallic taste that stays in your mouth for quite a long time. It doesn't ruin the taste of this beer and this is still a very good stout.
Once again, a new beer with an old name. Some of the old qualities are there but the taste and appearance are a little bit different and with beer that can make quite a big difference.
BEER FACTS
Name: Cadillac Mtn. Stout ("New")
Style: Stout
Brewery: Bar Harbor Brewing Company
Location: Contract brewed at Geary's in Portland, Maine, USA
Container: 12 oz. bottle
Malts: ?
Hops: ?
ABV: 6.7%
IBUs: ?
Brewed in Maine
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