Pelican Pub & Brewery Tsunami Stout (365 Day 287)

By scot in 365 Days of American Craft Beer, Beer on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Pelican Tsunami Stout

You ever kick yourself for passing up on an American craft beer? I have many times. Back several years ago, one of the local liquor store had a bunch of Pelican Pub & Brewery beers. I passed on them as I thought that Pelican was a normal beer to have in the area; I was more interested in other beers at the store, constantly passing. Of course after all the Pelican had been sold, I decided it was time to get interested in their beers. Too late.

Tsunami Stout was one of those American craft beers that I remember seeing on those shelves that I quickly and easily bypassed. A transaction landed one for me recently. It turned out to be lucky number 287.

Tons of malt flavor and aromas: roast, chocolate, coffee, peat, and more all are intertwined playing a fine tune. I felt the beer was a bit thin with too much carbonation which dropped the drinkability a bit. Definitely worth a look see if you have the chance. Enjoy!

Aroma: 10 (25%), Taste: 10 (25%), Look: 9 (15%), Drinkability: 8 (35%), Overall: 9.2

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