RomanW70 (284), Providence, Rhode Island, USA Jul 15, 2008 Had at Restobiers in Brussels on June 22. Had with my desert course, a mousse based on the beer. Excellent stout. Almost black color, strong notes of cocoa roast, licorice, and dark fruits. The finish lacks the huge bitterness of American RIS, but pairs a sweetness with the roast on the finish. Very nice beer.
Borresteijn (588), Amstelveen, Netherlands Oct 12, 2008 Bottle. The swingtop almost blew a hole in the ceiling upon opening, half of the beer gushed out, a pity... Deep dark brown/black beer, beige head. Aroma of coffee, roasted malts, dark fruits, sugar, liquorice. Flavour is soft, sweet, dark fruits and liquorice, ending in a coffee aftertaste, slightly bitter. Could use more body or thickness, but very nice overall. lemasney (302), Trenton, New Jersey, USA Oct 9, 2008 Style and Glass: Imperial Stout; Snifter
ABV, Volume & Calories:9 % in 11.2 fl oz. estimated at 200 C
Purchased at: Super Saver Pennington, NJ for $3.00
Aroma: amazing, chocolate, syrup, heather. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: beautiful design, deep brown, mostly opaque, thin white head, little lace. 3 out of 5.
Taste: unbalanced, mostly malt, little hops, low strength, medium craft. 6 out of 10.
Palate: lower quality, smooth texture, quick finish. 3 out of 5.
Overall: A real disappointment, more of a brown ale than an imperial stout, not a repeat, not a favorite, little value, medium craft. 15 out of 20. Tmoney99 (3648), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Oct 8, 2008 Bottle shared by alexadad06 at Bengals game. Poured a brown color with a large frothy off-white head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate toasted malty and chocolate aroma. Medium to full body with a smooth texture. Solid balanced roasted bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Good complex brew. cbkschubert (1611), Rattlesnake Country, Arizona, USA Sep 29, 2008 <33 cl bottle from Plaza Liquors - Pours a brown color with a large light tan head. Nice lacing. Aroma and flavor is toasted malt, light chocolate, and esters. Medium body. Smooth palate. A nice beer. cbeers21 (408), Miami, Florida, USA Sep 28, 2008 Brown black with nice lasting sparkling head. Coffee and espresso notes are evident both on taste and aroma. Deep woodsy pine touches are there as well. While this brew dabbles in compexity and layere texture it remains pretty straightforward, and that is a good thing. A resonant bittering echo is all that remaines form this delightfully lightly boozy smokey beer. Decievingly drinkable.
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