The Dirt
Typically I'm more of a fan of the big flavor, semi-sweet, and alcohol packed stouts and imperial stouts. But Deschutes' Obsidian Stout has managed to win my heart from a different angle: a dry stout. With a very dry and bitter dark chocolate roast profile paired with a medium body, this stout is fantastic when not looking for rum cake in a bottle. Actually, this is a great anytime stout. Want a dark beer? It's got flavor and warmth. Want something not too heavy? The dryness and body keep from overwhelming your system. It's a stout I could drink multiple of in a evening without feeling like I ate a whole box of chocolate fudge brownies awash in bourbon - which would be awesome by the way. Putting brownies on my grocery list...
Worth it?
Oh yeah. I love my big profile stouts, but the Obsidian gives me the flavor I want along, but with drinkability. Deschutes is on sale often in my area, but it's worth it regardless. I look forward to it being a staple in my winter beer lineup.
The Final Word
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