richlikebeer (747), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA Jun 5, 2006 many thanks to Footbalm for bottling this up, poured a jet black color with a thin, but solid coffee colored head, which was a bit surprising for something so dark and barrel aged, imo.the aroma was magnificent, chocolate, bourbon, coffee, vanilla, and burnt malts were abounding. the flavor was just as well rounded and smooth, the bourbon was a background element, not a dominating one, which to me, is a very large bonus. the aftertaste was sweet, the chocolate and vanilla tones holding on from a very thick bodied brew. possibly the best porter ever.
Sammy (3241), Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nov 26, 2008 Enjoyed on-tap at the brewpub. This is a refermented Dark Knight, and uses $250 bourbon bottles’ casks. Wine colour, virtually no head. Above-average mouthfeel. Complex bourbon lavours, a bit of oak, a sipper Great aroma from the quality bourbon. Served too cold,so much better as it warmed.
BeerBunker (178), Burbank, Illinois, USA Oct 27, 2008 Draft at Barley Johns on 10-25-08. Poured black with a tan head. Massive boozy aroma with notes of malts, chocolate, coffee and cheap bourbon. Taste was a big boozy punch in the face, followed by big tastes of chocolate, coffee, wood, roasted malt, caramel, and vanilla. There was much more to this beer once the booziness subsided. Body was very thick, and stuck to the mouth, leaving a strong alcohol presence burning long after each sip. No carbonation to speak of This definitely one to sip on. An intense drinking experience that was well worth it. ketchepillar (312), Des Moines, Iowa, USA Oct 26, 2008 Mix and wine & bourbon with a nice chocolate and roasted character. Finishes with smooth vanilla and almond. Too vinous. kosko20 (199), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA Oct 26, 2008 Way too heavy and strong of alcohol. Also prominent bourbon whiskey flavor...so aroma and flavor is alcohol and whiskey...not a fan. Got slightly better as it warmed but not much. hillfiiiiire (239), Atoka, Tennessee, USA Oct 26, 2008 Black with a thin tan head. A kick in the face with bourbon in the aroma. Creamy body with strong roasted malts and a lesser presence of the bourbon in the flavor. It’s a lot like a less carbonated Bourbon County Stout, but not as strong or thick. Pretty tasty, though it’s a bit like wine.
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