Take the Black Stout is my third brush with Cooperstown, New York's Brewery Ommegang's Game of Thrones beers (read my reviews of Iron Throne Blonde and Fire and Blood Red). I found it appropriate that I enjoyed this brew while surrounded by a "wall" of snow. Sold in 750mL corked bottles, the label features a Weirwood tree. According to the label, this 7% alcohol tipple is brewed with star anise and licorice root.
Take the Black is an onyx stout topped with a stunningly thick and notably durable tan head. It has a considerably yeasty aroma that gives this beer a Belgian feel, which is certainly not surprising from an Ommegang brew. This yeastiness continues into the flavour, where it mingles with notes of spice, raisin, and, at the finish, a healthy wallop of bitterness. There's some sweetness in there too, but it is well tempered.
This is a pretty tasty stout. It has enough boozy warmth to keep the men of the Night's Watch from freezing and enough flavour to keep beer geeks smiling.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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