I just picked up the Harpoon Wintry Mix today (I live in MA). My favorite beer of all time is the Young's Double Chocolate Stout. I thought this Harpoon beer had a more of a burnt chocolate taste, and that the malt was more of the beer's taste than chocolate. Too harsh burnt-malty than chocolate. Question: How would you recommend serving the beer temperature-wise. I wanna try the beer again to see my final thoughts. THX!
i agree this is more burnt and cofee like, than youngs and not as velvety, but i still thought it was fantastic and rich. ultimitly i still like youngs better (in the bottle), but i really enjoyed this a lot. i think i served mine around 42-48 degrees. or a little on the warm side. i hope yo have better luck next time.
I saw this today when I went beer shopping. I should have picked it up. I'm not real big on chocolate, but I don't dislike it either, and the chocolate beers I have had I wasn't impressed... but this looks like it could be the exception.
if your not big on chocolate beers, its hard to say if you would like it. but i would say if your going to like a chocoalte this is the chocolate to get. if you don't like this, then give up on chocolate beers.
Very good review! Very good vivid description, I like how you compary it to the air in Hershey, hehe! I'm sure I would love this beer. I've only had one Harpoon beer and it was very good, although I've heard most of their beers are only decent.
That's a funny Guinness glass, I guess it was made in/specially for the US. Usually when I think Guinness, I imagine it in a tulip pint glass.
Wow! A GOOD Harpoon beer? You're right, I've also had a lot of their beers and wasn't impressed at all.
If this is a winter seasonal I might have to run out and grab one. Unless someone recommends it for me to review during all-viewer-request-month in January ;)
I love young's double. I prefer young's over harpoon. It just didn't do it for me...
arsenal6106 8 months ago
@arsenal6106 yeah i like youngs much better myself...
jjrudy41 8 months ago
who hoo 100 views
jjrudy41 2 years ago
I just picked up the Harpoon Wintry Mix today (I live in MA). My favorite beer of all time is the Young's Double Chocolate Stout. I thought this Harpoon beer had a more of a burnt chocolate taste, and that the malt was more of the beer's taste than chocolate. Too harsh burnt-malty than chocolate. Question: How would you recommend serving the beer temperature-wise. I wanna try the beer again to see my final thoughts. THX!
ThomasMetal75 2 years ago
i agree this is more burnt and cofee like, than youngs and not as velvety, but i still thought it was fantastic and rich. ultimitly i still like youngs better (in the bottle), but i really enjoyed this a lot. i think i served mine around 42-48 degrees. or a little on the warm side. i hope yo have better luck next time.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
I saw this today when I went beer shopping. I should have picked it up. I'm not real big on chocolate, but I don't dislike it either, and the chocolate beers I have had I wasn't impressed... but this looks like it could be the exception.
BitterPoetMadman 2 years ago
if your not big on chocolate beers, its hard to say if you would like it. but i would say if your going to like a chocoalte this is the chocolate to get. if you don't like this, then give up on chocolate beers.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
mmmmm sounds like a winner
scoobydog411 2 years ago
winner winner chicken dinner.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
I'm intrigued by how chocolate-y this beer sounds, I'll have to see if they have it at my beer store for sure.
TheCapn23 2 years ago
i hope you find it. i was shocked how chocolaty this is. i like it so much i got 2 more six packs.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
I need to try this! I love pretty much all Stouts and Chocolate Stouts are even better. Your description of the taste was great. Great review!
VideoBeerReviews 2 years ago
thanks i/m glad you liked it. i thought i was pretty descriptive.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
Harpoon's website says it's 5.3% ABV. Probably a typo on rate beer.
Chad9976 2 years ago
that makes more sence.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
Harpoons site says 5.9%abv
bigmike11676 2 years ago
yeah chad said the same thing. i'm sure rate beer is wrong.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
Very good review! Very good vivid description, I like how you compary it to the air in Hershey, hehe! I'm sure I would love this beer. I've only had one Harpoon beer and it was very good, although I've heard most of their beers are only decent.
That's a funny Guinness glass, I guess it was made in/specially for the US. Usually when I think Guinness, I imagine it in a tulip pint glass.
DenisLD 2 years ago
yeah this one was great. but most of there stuff is not this good.
i got a bunch of cool guiness glasses.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
Wow! A GOOD Harpoon beer? You're right, I've also had a lot of their beers and wasn't impressed at all.
If this is a winter seasonal I might have to run out and grab one. Unless someone recommends it for me to review during all-viewer-request-month in January ;)
Great video man.
Chad9976 2 years ago
yeah get this. i thought it was better than rogue chocolate stout. i got a 12 pack f it, cause i liked it so much. and its only like 8 bucks a pack.
jjrudy41 2 years ago
@jjrudy41 $8 for a 12 pack!?
Chad9976 2 years ago
sorry 8 bucks a 6 pack
jjrudy41 2 years ago
$8 for a 12 pack. What, is harpoon made by Coors?
I gotta find this one. I've been craving stouts since December 1!
Imasofat 2 years ago
8 bucks a 6 pack
jjrudy41 2 years ago
even for a 6 pack is a good deal (especially if it's as good as you say)
Chad9976 2 years ago
thats what i'm saying great price for a great beer.
jjrudy41 2 years ago