 BigBen2120 (688), Derry, New Hampshire, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Aug 17, 2009
12oz bottle purchased at The Lighthouse in Manchester, Maine. Pours an opaque black body with a good inch of light tan head. Rich espresso and dark chocolate dominate the aroma. Roasty espresso and dark chocolate hit the palate initially, with some nuttines. Full bodied without being viscous, rich with vigorous carbonation from the bottle conditioning. One sip definitely invites another and this beer was gone way too soon. A bit pricey, but no doubt one of the best impy stouts I’ve ever had. No description I can give will do this beer justice.
Mora2000 (21), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 3, 2010 My brother picked this one up for me at Phillipe’s in Lafayette. Great find.
Pours black with a dark tan head. Aroma is strong black coffee with some roasted malt. Flavor is similar with a lot of coffee and some bitterness. Also get some dark chocolate. Mouthfeel is medium-thick and very creamy. This one lived up to the hype.
dimenhetfield (220), , Florida, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Jan 2, 2010 Many stouts with coffee flavors have come and gone but this one will stand the test of time. In this one the coffee flavor is very prominent, more so then any other that I’ve had. The color, and pour, is jet black, syrupy and runny. One of the best that I’ve had.
paco (210), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 1, 2010 Bottle. Pours a solid black color that holds black even to the light. Rich mocha head that dies to a film. Earthy, sweet aroma. Fruits, nuts, chocolate, malts and alcohol round out the plethora of aromas. Sweet malty chocolate followed by a wave of alcohol upon first taste, Plenty of earthy coffee flavors followed by multitudes of dark fruit flavors. Ends nice and bitter with a great espresso finish. Full bodied. Warming alcoholic beer. Very very smooth such a strong percentage.
Frovigalning (472), , Sweden
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 30, 2009 It poured a pitch black liquid with a small light brown foam that left some lacing.
It had a strong smell of primarily coffee, but also chocolate, toffee and an interesting smell that I couldnt quite distinguish, probably related to the added coffee.
The mouthfeel was smooth and creamy with a thick body and medium bitterness. The bitterness was more of a coffee and dark chocolate bitterness then a hoppy bitterness. It had a strong taste of coffee but also chocolate, coconut and something burned and roasted.
A fantastic beer! It felt complex and interesting to drink, perfect to sit and sip at for a while. I’m not a big fan of coffee and don’t normally drink it, but this was really nice. Definitely recommended and at this price it’s an absolute steal (34 SEK at Systembolaget). Just as with Rigor Mortis I hope to get a couple of extra bottles.
Maddog (255), Kettering, Ohio, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Bottle at the Dilly Deli. An amazing beer. The pour is opaque with an impressive dark tan head that hung around for quite awhile. Flavors of roasted malts, dark chocolate and dark roasted coffee blend together to created a complex and tasty imperial stout. The alcohol is well hidden by all the roast. Very good.
markas101 (597), Fargo, North Dakota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 33 cl bottle, Mulmur, ON, Canada. Deep brown, almost non existent head. Heavy coffee aroma with some faint bitter chocolate and prunes. Full bodied, no alcohol detectable until the fnish. Bitter and warming with a long dry almost sherry-like end.
Bonster (113), Jersey Shore, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 bottle from my local. Thick black pour with a tiny mocha head. Coffee bomb aroma! Big coffee taste with a bit of chocolate, vanilla, and graham crackers??? Mediumish mouthfeel with a smooth finish that leaves me wanting more.
troopie (909), USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 25, 2009 Bottle. Poured black with thick creamy beige head. Full aroma of chocolate malt, coffee and roast. Coffee, nutty and malty flavour, very big bodied. Lasting malt and coffee finish. There is enough hop, just enough to keep this from being cloying.
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