 hrking (108), Muncie, Indiana, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 2, 2009 Bottle aged 2 years. Coffee seems to fall more to the background after aging letting the flavors blend together for a smoother chocolate roasted malt flavor. I have not tried the new version of this but I guess they tweaked it a little. The vintage stuff is still damn tasty.
fukthepour (1), USA
does not count  | 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 1, 2009 Coffee and chocolate nose with a very subtle head out of the tap. Chocolate taste with strong coffee aftertaste. Does not taste like a 12% abv beer. Probably my favorite stout.
puggy211 (586), cordova, Tennessee, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Feb 28, 2009 bottle - Pours jet black with a dark, moderately sized head that really hangs around, leaving nice lacing. The aroma is of heavily roasted malts and coffee. The flavor is of course primarily the roasted malt and coffee, but is quite complex as well. The palate is huge and the 12% alcohol well masked and very warming. Then there’s a smooth, lingering finish. This brew is altogether excellent. I can see why it’s so highly rated. Certainly the Russian Imperial Stout style is highly regarded in general, but more importantly this is an exsquisite example of the style. Get it and enjoy.
slowrunner77 (58), reno, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Feb 27, 2009 "Sweet Jebus this is one BIG beer. Last weekend I was at the Stone Winter Storm, drinking 40 vintage, special, cask, and regular release Stone ales. This is pretty much the only non-Stone beer that not only stood up to the best they had to offer, but maybe even bested them all. Huge roasted malt, coffee, chocolate aroma and flavor. HUGE! 90IBUs provide balance, but it’s so malty and sweet that the high IBUs don’t overpower in the least. One of the best ever and worth every penny...$15 for a 750 @Stone...none of the stores had the 2009 yet. Awesome stuff!"
Wipplewill (9), , Alabama, USA
does not count | 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 24, 2009 Served on 2/24/09 @ 44 F in non Chilled Czech Pilsner. Aroma is very similar to Trappist Rochefort 10, Appearance is black opaque, head moderately high in 400ml glass frothy. flavor is slighlty sweet, slightly bitter, body is full, texture is thick, carbonation is lively and finish is long. Overal this beer is very good. For my palate, it ranks very high.
kiefdog (1588), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 22, 2009 Rating 900. Bottle courtesy of markwise. Thanks for the share, my friend. Pours a pitch black murky color with a massive tan-yellow head that settles slowly. Aroma is roasted and malty with notes of coffee, toffee, chocolate, licorice, ripe dark fruit, caramel, figs, raisins. Flavor is roasted and malty as well with notes of coffee, chocolate, honey, caramel, coffee bean, smoke, some hints of wood and brandy. Generally full body with a pleasing roasted malt finish. I agree that this beer deserves all the hype -- really something special.
alexsdad06 (1081), Ohio, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 21, 2009 750 ml bottle. Pours black with a large creamy tan head with nice lacing. The aroma is a wonderful blend of roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, and caramel. The flavor is again well balanced between the roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, caramel, and molasses. The finish has a touch of black coffee bitterness. I didn’t have any clue while drinking this that it was 12%. Smooth and easy to drink, this was a special treat.
altonbrownd (1899), Amsterdam, Netherlands
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 19, 2009 Bottle in Northfield, MA. Very black with the faintest head. Nose of malts and coffee. Fuel-powered taste of strong coffee and darkest chocolates. Very nice. A smooth mouthfeel and very creamy and crisp. Warming and delicious.
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