 matt7215 (981), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 11, 2007 12 oz botle from a trade with hogtownharry. pours pitch black with a small tan head. big aromas of coffee, licorice, some smokyness. flavours are big and intense with mostly what i had for aromas but some hops present as well. not overly complex but an outstanding stout. thx again harry.
TheEpeeist (1472), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 11, 2007 12 oz bottle. Enjoy by 10/06. Dark mahogany with a slight tan head. Coffee and grapes fades to grass and tobacco. Mouthfeel is almost perfect; creamy, not too thick, with a dash of zesty carb to lighten. Taste offers coffee, brown sugar, plum and raisin. Nothing exotic but still a solid and approachable RIS.
pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 6, 2007 Bottle. Rich coffee/expresso aroma that just fills the nose. Creamy bitter sweet chocolate smell and taste. Aroma is just perfection - a great powerful balance. Ink blot black with thick head. An ideal sweet bitterness. Creamy but not overly heavy. Uniquely sweet and equally bitter. Can pick up on the alcohol, but only slightly in the taste. Would love to have again.
hopslovin (181), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 6, 2007 Bottle. Jet black pour with tan head. Malt, roasted coffee, and caramel on the nose. Coffee upfront on the flavor. Dark chocolate and caramel also present in taste. Bitterness throughout. Medium mouthfeel. Lingering chocolate finish. Nice.
estoppel (1028), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 2, 2007 Bottle. Black body, tan head, malty nose with roasty notes. Malty, light coffee and chocolate notes, but almost more like a doppelbock than an imperial stout.
MoritzF (4995), Bochum, Germany
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 1, 2007 (35,5cl bottle with big thanks to Yogi_beera!) Pitch black colour with a short but lacing foamy light-brown head. Slightly sweet roast-malty nose with caramel, chocolate
Initially slightly sweet malty with a roasted, almost burnt bitterness coming trough quite early, full bodied with a soft and pleasant carbonation, rounded up with notes of coffee, caramel and chocolate; well-rounded, almost dry roasty bitter finish with light grainy notes, coffee and a touch of dark chocolate. The alcohol is presently warming and well integrated. Aromatic, fairly complex and balanced Imp. Stout.
waolsen (1223), Littleton, Colorado, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 30, 2007 bottle. black with milk shake tan head. big aroma. sour, oats, dark fruits, anise and bitter coffee. great. smooth. coffee beans and dark chocolate. roasted malts. love it.
BlackForestCO (828), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 27, 2007 Updated: Mar 4, 200907 bottle thanks to Ty5592. Poured a black color with a minimal tan head. Aroma of roasted malts, chocolate, and licorice. Initial flavor of roasted malt and chocolate with hints of caramel and toffee, and even a bit of licorice and darkfruits in the finish. Not as in-your-face as some of the other IS’s I have tasted, but it stands out as unique. Smooth and creamy. Not as roasty as I usually prefer, but it is still a great beer. Thanks Ty.
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