 JCW (1262), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 23, 2008 Shared with AlexsDad, Tmoney and shigadeyo. Alesmith has always done well with English/American ales and this one is no exception. It is one of the better porters I’ve had in a long time. Dark brown almost stoutish in color. Smooth well integrated flavors of chocolate and roast(mostly). Light on sweetness, a bit dry(alcohol) on the finish.
kmweaver (2501), Sebastopol, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 22, 2008 Rating #1600. 750mL bottle, courtesy of a trade from a while ago. Thanks! Pours a very dark chocolate color; khaki head with solid, fine-bubbled lacing. Floral, chocolate and roasted malts in the aroma; pleasant, soft dark chocolate and hop bitterness. Medium-to-full, chewy mouthfeel: loads of nougat, milk and dark chocolate, roasted malts and some mineral hop bitterness; somewhat viscous, zesty hop bitterness and a touch of warming alcohol; very nice rendition of an imperial porter; chocolate and solid mineral bitterness. Lengthy finish, showing milk chocolate, roasted malts, and viscous nougat; tasty stuff.
argo0 (7027), Washington DC, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
May 22, 2008 (750ml bottle, thanks kmweaver) Medium beige head atop red-black body. Aroma is medium sweet, chocolate/chocolate syrup, blueberry, some roast, caramel. Taste is moderately sweet, cocoa, chocolate syrup, berry, some roast, alcohol. Medium body, low carbonation.
KAggie97 (2482), Ugly, Hot, and Humid Spring, Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 22, 2008 Bottle from Zinister, sampled at his tasting. Thanks!
Pours a deep black with brown highlights. Nose is rasin chocolate; flavor is close, but substitutes peaches for raisins. Full mouthfeel. Nice and sweet. Would make a great ice cream topping.
BBB63 (4274), La Porte, Indiana, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 22, 2008 Updated: Aug 29, 2009Rerate: bottle #473 shared with Shawn: The flavor has melded well, much smoother than before as the alcohol brashness has faded, good chocolate, roast and dark fruit character. YUMMY!
Original rating: Bottle received from Jon and shared at the Flossmoor Pre-DLD party:
Basically opaque with an oily appearance and some clinging lace. The aroma has notes of walnut, prune, starfruit, charred malt, wood, some rye like vapours and yeasty overtones. Big but smooth malt profile with chocolate and nutty character. Twangy dark fruits before a mild boozy finish. The mouth feel is smooth yet aggressive towards the finish, ashy. Mikey Likey and I think this will age nicely.
jerc (3964), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 21, 2008 Updated: Jul 15, 20082008-07-11. No notes, just generally really good and left a better overall impression. +2.
2008-05-17. Black body with a modest foamy tan head. Interesting aroma, mild roast hints at mocha. (7+) Similar flavour, good amount of hoppy bitterness, light roast malt, hints of mocha (7+). Smooth medium palate. Rather nice. 7+/4/8/3/16 - 3.8 At Rudolf’s, shared by Rudolf
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00cobraR (1103), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 21, 2008 Rating # 900. Thanks Ross for sharing. Pours out a black color with a dark brown head. aroma is rich and sweet with a nice balance of malt. Flavor was choco and coffee with some sweetness to it. As i drank this brew, the the high abv started to show its face. Over all a very nice brew indeed. Ale Smith never seems to let me down
Zinister (1207), Houston, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 20, 2008 Dark as night pour with initial froth that leaves great lacing. Nose of smokey malts with chocolate and soy sauce. Flavor is rich chocolate, robust coffee and dark figs. Creamy, soft, rich finish. Wonderfully great.
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