This is another one of my go-to beers. If I'm ever in the mood for a stout, Obsidian is the first thing pops into my mind. As far as Deschutes' beer goes, this one doesn't seem nearly as popular as the rest of the year-round stuff. Maybe that's more that style than anything, though.
It pours a light black color with a orangeish hue. A solid finger of creamy, frothy head was produced and it retained throughout the duration of the beverage. A very pretty looking beer. The aroma is very rich and clean. Definitely some strong chocolate and roast notes with a splash of dark fruit. A fantastic aroma.
The beer kicks things off with a dark malt bomb with a very slight astringency. It mellows out into a very rich chocolate about midway through and finishes very toasty. You can taste some subtle hints of esters and alcohol, but they are definitely background and actually work well with mellowing out the ride. It is very creamy and will leave a solid coating in your mouth.
As I said before, I absolutely love this stout. What I really don't understand, however, is why every bar that gets this on tap insists that it be served on nitrogen. I'm sure it sells better as a creamier and smoother beer, but it really takes away from its great richness.
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