 goldtwins (3721), Nesconset, New York, USA
Feb 10, 2005
Poured black with a thin tan head. Huge coffe aroma with some light hops in the background (This is from my first tasting notes. I have had this a bunch of times since and the hop aroma has been more subdued since). Big dark coffe taste, almost like chewing coffee beans. Smooth and creamy. Clean light finish leaves a nice bitter coffee after taste. Medium bodied.
BlackDonald (1040), North Carolina, USA
Jun 4, 2008 This is damn good stuff. This is almost the perfect breakfast beer. Has that kind of coconut nose, and makes me wonder what the SPF of this beer is. Rich and creamy with roasted coffee notes throughout, intermingled with loads of chocolate and cocoa. Although this is really heavy on the maltiness, and is quite sweet as it warms, which detracts slightly from the mouthfeel. Finishes with a dry bitterness reminiscent of chicory. Well done!
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 01/02/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
black, big roasted coffee aroma, lots of coffee flavor, touch of sweetness, light lingering bitter finish,
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Date: 01/27/2005
nothing beats a morning cup of coffee with breakfast, lots of coffee, roasted malt character showing through, more bitterness in the long finish, would be too much bitterness if not for the rich coffee to balance it out
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 9/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 17/20
Rating: 4.1/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***+/4
bbisteven (4), Canada
does not count  Jul 5, 2007 Well I didn’t expect much from this one, and it didnt deliver much either. Probably drinkable for those who like some bitterness but can’t take the alcohol. F... close to waer, too. Reminds me of a watery Budwiser.
Delirium (422), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Apr 29, 2007 Draught at the brewpub. Pours black with a moderate tan head. Aroma is sweet roasted malt, with noticeable coffee, some dark fruits, and a little bit of alcohol. Flavor is similar notes, quite full-bodied and a bit like a dessert beer, but with enough tanginess to keep from being cloying. Reminds me just a bit of a baltic porter. Excellent.
pintocb (397), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Apr 28, 2007 Wow. Black with a thick off white head. The nose is crazy coffee. Coffee, coffee and more coffee. Velvety smooth palate and tastes like a chocolate covered espresso bean. Awesome.
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