jbye4334 (710), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Oct 2, 2009 (draft). Clear, dark brown color. Medium size tan head, which is mostly diminishing. Roasted coffee aroma and flavor. Avg duration. Smooth finish. Slick texture. Soft carbonation. Spare lacing. DJMonarch (6878), Northwich, Cheshire, England
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Aug 21, 2009 From the Jug at the GABF Colorado Convention Center, Denver 09/10/2008
Roast aroma. Beige head. Black strong in alcohol hoppy and fruity with a little dryness in a crisp and bitter burnt roast finish. larryLSB (162), La Selva Beach, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Aug 17, 2009 Growler fill from the brewpub. Poured dark brown with medium light brown head. Nose of coffee, chocolate and malt, very nice. Taste was same, with a bit of sweetness and a hint of the hops. Overall very good. fidel (976), Livermore, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Aug 16, 2009 Poured very black, dark chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, caramel, little nutty. kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Jul 19, 2009
Date: July 05, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: black, fine tan head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet dark chocolate aroma, touch of roasted coffee, dark caramel sweetness
Body: creamy body
Flavor: rich chocolate flavor, touch of roasted adds a coffee character, caramel sweetness brings out the chocolate, light bitterness from the roasted
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4
bb (2930), Martinez, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | May 11, 2009 Draft. Blackish beer with a tan head. Light roast and light chocolate aroma. Dark chocolate flavor with light coffee and caramel. Medium bodied. Chocolate and light coffee lingers. AgentSteve (1376), SF Bay Area, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Jan 9, 2009 Pours root beer brown with a thin tan head. Slight nose of roasted malt, coffee and chocolate. Flavor is more smokey and quite enjoyable. Coffee and light coffee influences present as well. A bit thin in the body. BlackForestCO (828), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Oct 21, 2008 GABF sample bottle. Poured a deep brown color with some burgundy highlights and a thin beige head that faded to a ring. Aroma of roasted malt, some light chocolate, a bit of smoke, and some light hints of meat. Smooth, semi-sweet entry with some light smoke and chocolate with some moderate roasted malts. Finishes lightly chalky. Low carbonation. Smooth on the palate with a light bite. Decent beer.
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