 TheBeerLover (1013), DC Metro Area, USA
Nov 7, 2006 Updated: Jan 30, 2007
Enjoyed a sample of this one at Tasting in the Woods, Part Deux. This beer was the surprise of the night for me, and a beer that I found to be so delicious and drinkable, I was ready to book a flight to Minnesota. Pours to a slightly murky, black color, with a slight tan head, and a soft carbonation. The nose on this beer is incredible, with complex layers of aroma. Sweet malt, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon, pepper, toffee, and light roast flood the nose. The plate is like silk on the tongue. Complex flavors of what was in the nose grab hold, and just do not let go. Lots of good chocolate, toffee, vanilla, bourbon, and coffee flavors. Dark Knight Returns ends with more of those wonderful, complex flavors up front, then ends with some dark roasty and peppery alcohol that lingers. Phenomenal beer.
BeerBunker (147), 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 (303), 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 (186), 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 (238), 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.
hellbilly (927), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
Oct 4, 2008 2006 DK graciously handbottled and provided by hellomynameis. man, this thing is viscous and huge!... it pours basically black with orange/brown visible at the edges. there’s no head but i can see carbonation present. it smells like the inside of a barrel!... wood, lots of dry earthy wood, chocolate, grass, bourbon-y spice, maple, vanilla and a spicy sting. if rich were a smell this would be it. the flavor is quite robust but way too sweet (sad for me)... chocolate, vanilla, high roasty malts, bourbon-y spice, brown sugar and the barrel bugs with their dryness and parching qualities. abv% creeps into the finish as this mutha warms up. the aftertaste puts me in that special place... very comforting and surreal mix of char, astringency, coffee and soft bourbon notes. full body, slick texture and low to nil carbonation. the only drawback from perfection is the persistent sweetness... muchas gracias, zac!
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