 TearsforBeers (173), Ohio, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 13, 2009
8 month old bottle poured for my dad’s 50th birthday. Pours black with milky-chocolate head that lasts a while. Aromas of chocolate, coffee, roasted malts, alcohol, sweet apricots, and hot chocolate milk are present. Flavor is sweet, acrid, bitter, coffee, some roast - not nearly as complex as I imagined it would be. Mouthfeel is coating and thick. Overall, good, but not the level that of excellence I expected from a top 10 beer. Perhaps I’ll just have to try another bottle...
barak316 (8), USA
does not count  | 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Jan 2, 2010 Probably the best stout I have ever had. Pitch black apperance, smelled of chocolate and coffee and tasted like dark chocolate and coffee beans with an unbelievable smooth finish. Overall this was one the best beers i have ever tried, can’t wait to try it again.
pete4999 (166), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 1, 2010 Bottle courtesy of DA from Fever...thanks! Pitch black, smells deeply of coffee and chocolate. Some dark fruits, but overwhelming coffee and chocolate in the taste as well. To be honest, one of the finest beers I’ve ever had....I cannot wait to drink it again.
HonusWagner (17), Florida, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Dec 31, 2009 Pitch black with a nice head and lacing all the way to the bottom of the bottle. Aroma is of strong coffee, with some chocolate and berry notes coming through. As I got to the bottom of my glass I also noticed some slight boozy scents, but they were pleasant rather than overpowering. I wish the nose was slightly stronger, because it smells very good. The taste and mouth feel are absolutely jawdropping. Dark roasted coffee, chocolate, Dr. Pepper (?) and a delicious back end like a lightly sweetened latte. Palate coating, sticky, full bodied but not overly viscous. Insanely drinkable, low alcohol burn. For the money, for the ease of acquisition, and for the ability to be consumed at any age or level of freshness, Speedway Stout might be the best beer in America.
Fratto (767), Arlington, Texas, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Dec 28, 2009 Huge thanks to Cavie. Jet black pour with a big, thick brown head. Aroma is espresso beans, vanilla bean, dark chocolate, roasted malts, and caramel. Big flavor. Cream, caramel, toffee, coffee, and blackened malts. Warm feel with a great aftertaste. Beautiful.
Cavie (1513), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 28, 2009 Bottle courtesy of alagnek. Big thanks for this one! Glorious pitch black pour. Large tan head. Chocolaty coffee aroma. Very silky mouthfeel. Taste is a lovely chocolate/malt flavoring but has a ridiculous coffee flavoring. Finish has a little bitter chocolate flavoring. Very good.
cwsample (18), Texas, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Bottle from Cavie. Pour is thick with a milky head. Smell is inviting. I was very much so looking forward to this beer and it /definately/ delivered.
mrhoppy (225), Santa Clara, California, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Very tasty strong chocolate coffee stout. Very drinkable and didn’t notice the alcohol that much. Is it the best out there though?
dnstone (287), Mons, Belgium
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Sterile but seriously chocolatey aroma. "Serious" black color with tan head. Very sweet and chocolatey with a light red apple finish.
Notes: ’09 GABF
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