 badbeer (390), Iowa, USA
Jul 5, 2008 Black in color, but lacks head retention and lacing which brings this down quite a bit. Smell was burnt and roasty, some chocolate as well. My notes also say the nose was a bit boozy. Taste was roasty, chocolate-y, and has a bit of booze to it as well. I think I recall this one being even downright charred; which was surpisingly good, IMO. Thick mouthfeel, which I love for imperial stouts, but with a little more carbonation this could be great. I rather enjoyed my sample, and I think age would certainly benefit this one quite well, and a little more carbonation would sure help to. I’d get this again given the chance.
Sammy (2946), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 21, 2008 Pours dark and thick. Breathing in chocolate and roast and C-hops. The drink is lunch itself and so very dangerously drinkable. The throast is coated with coconut and oatmeal, roast and some chocolate and coffee. The hops are there and provide some delightful citrus but altogether undistinguishable. Full mouthfeel. Very good IS.
ratman197 (2156), Arvada, Colorado, USA
Jun 18, 2008 Bomber poured a translucent deep dark brown bordering on black with a lasting brown head and excellent lacing. Aromas of coffee, bitter chocolate, roasted malt, fruittiness and hints of vanilla and licorice. Palate was medium bodied and smooth with a dry finish. Flavors of alcohol, roasted malt, coffee, dark fruits and hints of dark chocolate vanilla and licorice with a smooth warming lingering bittersweet finish.
Maria (3738), Thisted, Denmark
Jun 14, 2008 Thank you Tom/After4ever for this one :) It’s pitch black with a huge, light brown head and a creamy head. The aroma has notes of roasted malt, licorice, light mango and chalk. The flavour has sweetness and it’s slightly vinous with ntoes of dark fruits, roasted malt, licorice, light alcohol and a roasted bitterness. It’s really nice, and I suspect it would be even nicer if it was allowed to mature some years.
smashteroid (144), USA
Jun 12, 2008 Served cold from 22oz. bottle. Pours jet black with a light brown-ish head. Smells deeply of roasted malts and chocolate. The taste is alcohol, coffee, and chocolate. Very good, rich, thick and creamy stout. I am a huge fan.
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