 IndianaRed (1560), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 3, 2009 Updated: Nov 4, 2009
Surprised to see this at the Co-Op tonight and had to take it home. Bottle poures a clear but dark brown with a deep tan and fine head. Aroma is of brown sugar, vanilla and a bit boozy. Can’t quite pick out the cherries but prominent dark fruit and raisins are noticeable. Flavor is roasty and a bit more smokey and charred than I expected. Actually now that I think of it, I am picking up the flavor that is nearly exactly of the charred oak cubes I have for my Home-brewing. Pretty highly attenuated and the feel is fairly dry and a littel thin. Smooth and soft though with fine subtle carbonation. A woody somewhat ashen trailer. Nice flavors, but left me wishing for something a little more heavy and substantial.
eaglefan538 (2394), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Dec 19, 2009 Bottle graciously shared by Robert at SL, fun times! The pour was deep black with a weak head and lacing. I was excited to get at this until I smelled it, which instantly crashed all expectations. It smelled like someone took cotton candy and marshmallows and mixed them into a jug of pure Hershey’s syrup with a dash of vanilla extract here or there. The flavor identically matched all expectations set up by the aroma. Wow, a highly disappointing "beer" in that regard, although if continuing forward like you’re drinking a sugar treat for kids with the upside of getting buzzed: this might be for you. Mouthfeel was sticky and syrupey, obviously, but any deep traditional baltic or imperial porter elements were just overwhelmed by the candy drink unfortunately. However, I was much appreciative of the festive event and getting to try this anyway! Thanks, Robert!
JohnnyJ (1350), Carlsbad, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Very nice beer, on tap at the SD strong ale fest 09. Pours a dark brown. Dark malts, sweet dark fruit, wood, some chocolate and vanilla. Tasty.
JohnC (2285), Mission Viejo, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 On tap at the 2009 Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest, this beer impressed me. Nice looking, nice sweet flavor, very well done.
Strykzone (1485), Wood River, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 4, 2009 Thanks to Hayduke for sending this long desired beer. Pour is quite dark with just a bit more red than the typical porter. A smallish tan head has excellent staying power and leaves thick lacing. Aroma is whiskey and vanilla. Feel is velvety smooth. Flavor is also whiskey with plenty of wood, beans, anise, soy sauce, and roasted brown sugar. The sweetness is almost cloying. This could be an impy porter with the alcohol and whiskey notes. This porter was well worth waiting for and it did not disappoint. Big, black, and smooth. Like Aretha Franklin’s singing.
drjay44 (805), Salida, Colorado, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 1, 2009 22 oz. bottle. Pours a medium beige head, of good duration, over a reddish brown (SRM 35) clear body......nose is cherry, coffee, chocolate....taste initially is cherry, chocolate, then coffee, vanilla, later a bit of terpene harshness, sweet throughout.....mouth feel is medium to heavy, tiny bubbled carbonation makes for a creamy sensation. This is a bit too sweet and the cherry flavors a bit too prominent. A really great Baltic has a lighter sweetness, and although present, the fruity characteristics are more subtle. The appearance and mouth feel of this are almost perfect.
Ughsmash (4054), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 29, 2009 2009 bomber. Poured deeper brown with an easily-resuscitated tan head. The aroma picked up tart oak and chocolate-covered cherries upfront, with a little oud bruin flair.. blended chocolates, mocha, and vanilla provided malt support.. brown sugar and honey rolled in as it warmed up, along with some a dark spices.. seems like they threw everything in here, and it worked. The flavor was centered around brownie-like chocolates, with lots and lots of complementary malts to back it up (coffee, molasses, and vanilla beans come to mind).. grated cherry skins, char, and mild smoke accented.. the oak was most apparent around the finish, giving a dry, tart impression. Medium-bodied with low carbonation on the palate.. actually somewhat of a slick feel.. dry and grainy overall.. the vanilla addition worked for the most part, but became cloying near and through the finish.
Unibonger (56), Mount Shasta, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 26, 2009 Pours a dark brown with small head and light retention. Smells slightly nutty and fruity with a definite hint of alcohol. Thick syrupy body with light cherry and vanilla flavors (obviously), alcohol, and ends with a cherry flavor. Bold body with a medium level of carbonation.
kramer (2472), Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 21, 2009 22 oz bottle. Pours a very dark brown, almost black, body with a small fizzy light brown head that runs to a thick ring and a small island. The nose has lots of licorice and burnt caramel with some burnt roasty malt and candied dark fruits. More than anything I’m tasting burnt rubber though, not the licorice and caramel that I wanted. The rubber taste lingers on the finish as well. The overdone alcohol doesn’t help things out either. Thick and viscous body with a clingy coating finish. Fine fizzy carbonation. This one just didn’t grow on me at all from the first sip. This was pretty hard to finish.
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