Mike's Beer of the Week

Beer Information

Brewery: Dogfish Head Brewing Company

Beer Name: World Wide Stout

Beer Style: Imperial Stout

Abv.: 18%

Serving Glassware: Pint, Snifter

Serving Temp.: 50-55 deg. F. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Local Availability: Most places (good ole T&V)

Pairings: BBQ! Burgers or steak (something manly!)

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Mike's Ratings (1-5)

Overall Grade/Rate: A+/4.65

Appearance:4.5

Aroma: 5

Taste: 4.5

Mouthfeel: 5

Drinkability: 4.5

BeerAdvocate Avg. Rate: A-/4.09

Mike's Description

Had this on-tap at the American Craft Brewfest (reviewed from notes). Poured into 2 oz. sampling cup.

Appearance - Dark brown stout that resembles a coffee-like porter. Tan head with little retention (due to sampling cup size).

Aroma - Due to the fact that it was pumped through coffee beans, it smells like...coffee!...And alcohol...lots of alcohol...Damn. Good. Stuff.

Taste - Again, lots and lots of coffee and some stouty chocolate flavors come through. The alcohol is, again, dominant, but the coffee attempts to cover it up...somewhat successfully. Extremely tasty as a desert beer.

Mouthfeel - Very viscous just like syrup. Extremely full-bodied brew that kicks your mouth's ass... lets hope that your mouth doesn't have an ass to kick.

Drinkability - This is a fantastic and extremely over-the-top heavy beer and I love it. The thickness, strong coffee character, and INSANELY high alcohol content will whoop your ass! I am pretty sure it's not possible to have (or buy) more than one of these at a time because it will burn a hole in both your stomach and wallet...it's like 9 bucks for a 12 oz bottle.