 Tejas (704), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 13, 2007 Batch 69 if it matters? I smell alcohol in the nose up close but smells like chocolate sitting on the table. BIG smokey flavor. Taste boozy and smooth but alcohol flavor/heat is barely noticeable. Solid Ale. Maybe not my favorite style but really glad I tried it. Definitely the best old or traditional ale that I’ve tasted thus far.
AllAboutStout (605), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Oct 12, 2007 Updated: Sep 12, 2008Pours a dark brown with a reddish hue. A nice frothy head sits atop. Smell is absolutely wonderful. The smell consists of dark fruits and yeast. Taste is the same with some astringent coffee notes. There are some port like qualities present as well. This is a magnificent beer. Mouthfeel is full and creamy. There is a bit too much carbonation/acidity that holds this one back a little. Easily my favorite HotD beer I’ve had yet.
doubleipa (224), Georgia, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Oct 11, 2007 ’04 Vintage. Picked this up at Belmont Station in ’05. Really thick half inch head, light-brown, mostly lasting, almost black. Mmild coffee aroma, dough, raisin, plum, cherry and red wine. Extremely long finish. Quite thick - really coats the tongue. really outstanding!!
thepilferer (23), walnut creek, California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 9, 2007 yowza, this thing poured a huge head - i’d say more head than liquid height-wise. and it doesn’t dissipate. the aroma is yeasty and fruity, maybe even with some berries in there. the taste is somewhat reminiscent of a porter, except with more fruit notes. the 10% alcohol is well-masked. the carbonation is downy-soft. definitely one of my favorite beers.
kreepindeth (405), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 2, 2007 Pours black with a tan head. Thick mouthfeel, with light roast. Flavors of port, dark chocolate, wood, possibly a touch of anise. Nice slightly dry finish.
Sneed (8), Eugene, Oregon, USA
does not count  | 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 2, 2007 Very strong flavor, I split a bottle with a friend. Almost needed a knife and fork. Very dark color. One is plenty.
malrubius (1004), Valley Stream, New York, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Sep 29, 2007 Updated: Dec 18, 200712 ounce bottle in Duvel glass. Black with dense lasting tan head and lace. Complex aroma of chocolate chip cookies, port, wood, and smoke roast. Chocolate port flavors, hints of wood, campfire, and much, much more. Medium-full body and medium low carbonation. Unquestionably one of the best beers in the world.
RSRIZZO (1369), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 26, 2007 Had this beer on 6/24/2000. Aroma is a very rich roasted malt scent. Color is a dark almost black brown with low carbonation and head. Taste rich and toasted. Starting with a full body that goes down smooth. Finish is a very deep roasted malt flavor that is somewhat toasted baked by a good bitterness. It’s a bit like a Barley Wine only more toasted.
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