dreambrother (19), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 28, 2009 Poured dark, with a brown head. Nose was olives, alcohol, chocolate. Flavor was a bit on the heavy side alcohol-wise, but other than that I found chocolate, roasted coffee, smoke, malt.
rdyck (4), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
does not count  | 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 27, 2009 Pours black with a thick mocha head that lingers. Great creamy/oily mouthfeel and complex flavor. This is a hoppier stout that reminds me of a better Imperial Porter. Nice roasted, malty flavor with a touch of coffee and chocolate balanced with a light hoppy pine/grapefuit bitterness.
 JaBier (1165), Capital City, Ohio, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 26, 2009 Sampled at the GD tasting at Blacklick Wine and Spirits on 3.26.09. Anxious to try this one because I haven’t had it since around 2005 and my tastes have changed since then. Bottled in January 2008. Black pour with a medium light brown head that is very sticky. Chocolatey aroma with some alcohol and plum. Chocolate malt aroma with dark fruit and a creamy, yet bitter coffee finish. Truly outstanding.
Changed (163), Ithaca, New York, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Mar 26, 2009 Updated: Mar 27, 200922oz bomber. Pours thick and black. Gorgeous dark brown head- best I’ve seen. Spotty lacing on my snifter. Smells like a fine espresso dipped in chocolate. Holding the stout in your mouth results in a melange of flavors: ranging from dark chocolate to thick espresso, this beer is marvelous. If you don’t believe me: take a sip, then do something else for 5 minutes... every 30 seconds you’ll discover a new flavor creeping into your mouth. I feel as if I’ve just eaten a 70% cocoa chocolate bar. After the next sip, I’m returned to Rostock, Germany. I’m sipping a double espresso at 11am on the harbor’s shore.
Finish is creamy smooth, hiding the alcohol well.
In conclusion, this is the best beer I’ve ever tasted.
ansermadide (507), Kyle, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 26, 2009 12oz bottle at home on March 26, 2008. Another beer that I’m surprised I’ve never rated. Let this sucker warm up... Pours like filthy oil... beautiful. Its head brown with an almost purple hue. Aroma of roasted chocolate and coffee. This is so much better warmer than colder... its flavor is perfect for an imperial stout of this caliber. Its mouthfeel a little light, however, its alcohol presence is hidden very well. The finish is warm and lingering. Imperial stouts are almost as comforting as a good night’s rest. Excuse me while I finish this.
thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 25, 2009 Bottle shared with Steve. Very impressive. Should have had this one before the oak aged espresso yeti but this one stood its ground. A little hoppier than I thought it would be. Great choc and caramel flavors.
angrypirate06 (706), Texas, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 24, 2009 Pours a thick, dark black color with a foamy, dark brown large head. Excellent lacing. Notes of espresso and toasted malts, with a hint of bitterness. Creamy mouthfeel. Tastes are coffee and bitter chocolate taste with a long lasting duration.
sjolles85 (80), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 24, 2009 Black pour nice creamy head. rich malty chocolate coffee flavor. Dont let the stout fool you. This beer is hoppy. Lots of that hoppy funk in this one. One of my new favs.
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