 acertain (249), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 30, 2006 Thanks to BeerCellar2 for this one. Very dark with dark tan head. Aromas of chocolate, coffee, smoky malts; very nice. Flavor replicates the aromas and is slightly sweet.
StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 3, 2006 Thick black pour and opaque as I like it, with a minimal deep tan head. Dark chocolate fudge and espresso leap out for the aroma, with unsweetened cocoa powder, black currant, screeching tires and burnt timber wafting upwards as well. Tiniest element of sulfur, but otherwise, it’s a damn good nose. Flavor is more scaled back than expected. A dry, creamy composure takes refuge. Dark chocolate milk and mocha mix provide the deeper elements. Very espresso laden, like a room temperature double left on the counter for a night. Sugarless, unrefined cocoa powder. Coffee grinds slightly bitter the beer and we’re thankfully free from lactic and/or souring aspects. Delicate double dosage of ensconcing, oily liquidity on the palate. Hops have likely subsided a tad over time. Finish is laden with unsweetened iced mocha tendencies. Thanks for the bomber, CaptainCougar!
thedm (3836), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 25, 2005 Indy gathering 2005 from BBB63. This poured a medium sized head of foamy finely sized mostly lasting dark brown colored bubbles that left behind an unnoted lacing. The body contained no visible carbonation, was opaque and black in color. Its aroma contained notes of roasted malts dark malt . Its mouth feel is initially smooth with a lingering palate and a hoppy aftertaste. Its flavor contained smooth dark brown malt roasted malt notes and was very tasty. An excellent beer that I would buy again.Thanks Mike!
MullMan (1086), Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 14, 2005 bottle courtesy of JimMack at Richlikebeer’s YEHA ’05. brown to black color, dark tan head. bourbon and roasted malt aroma. flavor is bourbon-chocolate like malt, sort of dry finish. thanks Jim!
biz82 (1328), austin, Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 13, 2005 Thick black pour with no head. Sweet burnt aroma with some cocoa and licorice. Acrid burnt flavor is held up by some caramel sweetness. Slick smooth palate. Low bitterness and a long oily finish. Nice. Big ups to TheBeerCellar2 for the bottle.
MI2CA (1266), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 13, 2005 (Bottle courtesy ’BBB63’ Indy tasting 12/10/05) Aroma is strong coffee, cream, with roasted malts and dark chocolate. Pours solid black with little head. Flavor is intense roasted chocolate malt and the last few swallows of a mocha. Palate is smooth and creamy. A very nice porter.
hippie4beer (162), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 12, 2005 Updated: Dec 17, 2005Bottle. Thanks to BBB63 at the Indy Circle City Samplers rate party. Pours black with a deep tan head. Aroma of coffee, and alcohol notes in the nose. Malty coffee flavorwith strong notes of alcohol, but not overpowering. Full mouthfeel that finishes creamy, aftertatse is somewhat fruity.
robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 12, 2005 Black Coloring with Tan Ring. Nice Coffee Roasts and Some Chocolate on the Nose. Very Nice Blend of Chocolate and Roasted Coffee Notes. Wonderful Dark Malt Taste Boosting It’s Attributes. These are the Kinds of Brews You Buy by the Case!
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