5 Seasons North Dark Star>Espresso>Whisky>Cherry>Mind Left Body Jam>Oak>Stout

Date: 04/03/2008
Mode: Firkin
Source: Brewpub

Appearance: black, creamy tan head, lots of lace,
Aroma: big coffee aroma with a hint of oak that grows as it warms, a light sweetness in the background that could be whiskey or maybe cherry,
Flavor: rich dark chocolate flavor, lots of coffee blends with the dark chocolate and light roasted malts, whiskey sweet comes in the second wave along with the oak to balance it, touch of cherry tartness comes and goes towards the bottom of the second pint, oak continues to grow as it warms,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.8/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4

Appearance: Black body with a small, light tan-colored head. Smell: Alright, you start off with a heavily roasted malt character and let’s go down the list. Espresso. Check! Whiskey and Oak. Check, though they are pretty light. Cherries. Check! Light, too, but a slight cherry juice scent awakens a bit more as it warms. Taste: Dry, roasty maltiness with a shot of cold espresso. Dark caramel with just a touch of sweetness. Dash of cherry juice. The oak and whiskey remain considerably light, flavorwise. Hints of chocolate before the dry finish yielding a bit more oak and cherry. Mouthfeel: Soft, medium-bodied. Mild carbonation. Drinkability: Not bad at all. Some of these beers with copious amounts of additional flavorings end up either aspiring for greatness or aspiring for having way too much shit in it. This beer fell right in the middle, with the extra components blending in well without ever being overwhelming out-of-place or leading one to shout "gack!"

Pours a black color with a brown head. Aroma is roast, espresso, cherry, chocolate, molasses, and a little whiskey. Flavor is roast, chocolate, whiskey, some cherry, and a smooth molasses finish.