XXX Action All the Time

Tonight we take a voyeuristic peek at Mackeson XXX Stout. Of course, we picked this brew strictly because of the "XXX" on the label. Mackeson is an import straight from England - apparently that little revolution didn't stop anybody from shipping the brews west. And we're all better off for it. Let's be honest, the foreign exchange students were always the hottest.

The beer is quite dark and opaque (would you say exotic?), which is always a good sign if you're going to be a stout. We were drinking from the 12 oz. bottle and when poured into the pint glass the head is thick and nut brown. What else would you expect from the head of XXX Stout? It's not the most complicated stout you'll ever drink but there's plenty of flavor. The Triple is a good, everyday beer - assuming you don't mind paying for it. Occassionally you might find yourself needing it so bad you will be willing to pay for it. Anyway, you can taste the nut flavor and the chocolate malts come through in the aftertaste. There is a bit of bitterness at the end as well - as there should be in a stout - but nothing that will turn you away for good.

If you can lay your hands all over this one we recommend it. If you're really good you can two fist it. Of course, you'll always think you can do better when you're having the Mackeson Triple Stout but we always think we can do better.