Brewed in honour of a London, Ontario landmark, Blackfriars Bridge Stout
is a 6% ale, built by the Toboggan Brewing Company. The beer is sold in
473mL cans festooned with its namesake bridge. Inside resides a
near-black liquid that pours with a hearty tan head. This brew came to
me via my ol’ pal WFM—thanks lad!
Blackfriars has a
sweet, malty aroma with notes, with elements of cocoa, coffee, and
bitter molasses. The beer has a thick mouthfeel and a rich flavour, with
notes that start sweetly and swing to bitterness. Roasted malt kicks
things off along with chocolatey elements. The back end gets a bit
grittier, with decent hops presence and a java hue.
A
fairly strong, copiously flavourful stout, Blackfriars was a nice
introduction for me to Toboggan Brewing. I’ve got another of their
beers, a double IPA, queues up to review, but I’ll be keeping my eye out
for more of their offerings.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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