 hopdog (5630), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 19, 2005 On tap at the GLI. Poured a dark black with an averaged sized brownish head. Aromas and tastes of chocolates, roasted malts, and some dark fruits lurking in the back ground. Starts of lightly sweet and ends in a nice coffee bitter finish. I didn’t get any alcohol in the aromas and tastes - I wouldn’t have guessed it was 9.4%. Lacing left on the glass.
DocLock (4648), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 4, 2004 Had this at the Manayunk fest and it got lost in my notes. Poured deep black/mahogany with a big tan head. Nice coffee/chocolate aroma, with a roasty malt flavor followed up by coffee, more chocolate, and a slightly dry, creamy, smooth finish. Very good.
BrianO (138), Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 15, 2004 Updated: Jun 17, 2004Very dark and rich brew. Had small tan head leaving good lacing. Aroma is of choclate and malt. Full-bodied with a creamy,velvety mouthfeel. Flavors of malt, coffee, and chocolate. Alcohol detectable but well hidden for 9%. Pretty frickin good if you ask me. Ashame it isn’t available year round.
TAR (2095), Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 7, 2004 Draft: Rich chestnut. Creamy light mocha foam edge. Dried plum, black licorice, and tangy fudge aroma balanced with charred sugars and leafy hops. Whispers of charcoal, coffe, and fudge-coated cherries. Trace oxidation, to boot. Thick and viscous on the tongue with light pricks of carbonation. Tasty medley of dried plums, molasses, and vanilla. Scratchy earthy hop underlay cuts through the sweetness with light notes of caramel. Finishes thickly malted alongside rich molasses, tangy fudge, and dark grape skins. Hops, ink, and leather linger beyond the finish. This is thicker than 90% of the Imperial Stouts out there, but needs a tad more creaminess to bring the flavors together. Lovely brew.
egajdzis (3645), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 20, 2004 Poured a dark brown and red color with a tan head which left nice lacing. Roasted malt, chocolate, light coffee and some dark fruit in the aroma. Chocolate, smoke, anise and alcohol in the taste. This had a rather oily mouthfeel.
dberger624 (1028), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
May 1, 2004 Draft at the Manayunk Brew Extravaganza in Philly. Wonderful beer. Nice sweet dark chocolate flavor. Wasn’t very heavy either.
JFGrind (1360), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 26, 2004 Excellent example of a Baltic Porter. Excellent roasted aroma and flavor added to a sweet finish. First sip had me imagining an "Imperial Porter". Excellent beer from GLI, worth seeking out and sampling.
mkobes (2104), paramus, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 18, 2004 Excellent porter. Had it at the brewpub. Dark brown in color. Roasty aroma. It has a big roasty flavor. Very good.
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