 illidurit (891), Santa Cruz, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 26, 2008 On tap at The Red in Santa Cruz.
Pours black but not completely opaque. Head is dense and tan, with some lacing.
Aroma is clearly dark chocolate with some raw coffee and a hint of dark fruits.
Taste starts with dark chocolate with a slightly boozy cherry note, then finishes with coffee grounds.
A little thin in body, but the carbonation and smoothness are top notch.
Extremely drinkable beer.
ajm (949), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 4, 2008 Updated: Mar 14, 2008It’s good. On tap at Pure Luck in Hollywood - this proximity to the brewery in Pasadena may account for the clarity and purity of the taste. A very soft, round dark ale which I place somewhere between a sweet stout and a Belgian quad. No dryness here, just sweet chocolate, dark fruit like date and overripe plum.
JohnC (2285), Mission Viejo, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 26, 2008 On draft at Beachwood BBQ.
This is a nice looking pour: walnut brown with a 1’’ dirty white head. The flavor is dry with some chocolate notes and it has a nice roasty aroma. Very tasty.
badlizard (2370), Berkeley, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 31, 2008 ON tap at Lucky Baldwins. Dark brown with a creamy head. Chocolate and roasty aroma and a smooth chocolate taste. Quite good.
Snojerk321 (2015), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 19, 2008 Tap @ O’Brien’s. Dark brown with a small beige ring. Dark fruits, oak and bourbon on the nose. Same on the flavor with an extra hint of vanilla, very smooth and creamy on the palate.
nickd717 (1383), Palo Alto, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 On tap at Stone Bistro. Pours black with a one-finger tan head and good lacing. Aroma is very nice and roasty with coffee and chocolate. Flavor is roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, slight anise, vanilla, and a touch of dark fruit. I would put this in the porter category. Palate is medium-light and carbonation is medium. Very good overall.
chrisafari (100), Orange, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 22, 2008 On cask at Stone Brewing. Aroma: chocolate, roasted nuts and slight alcohol. Pours dark, dark brown (almost black) with full tan head. Flavor: begins with sweet chocolate and roasted malt. The middle is like sweet, subtle plums. Finishes with a dry smokey throat with a slight alcohol burn which moves up into the sinus. Medium to heavy body. Ok lacing. Drinkability is high, very easy to drink. Like a less potent and smoother Imperial Stout with a dry finish. Really nice!
BMan1113VR (2913), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 19, 2009 On Tap. Pours with a brown head, and a black body. Good retention. Aroma of leather, chocolate, and brown sugar. Taste is leather, brown sugar, chocolate, and goodness. Medium bodied. Nice and chocolatey. A bit dry.
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