FlyingSwine (92), Colorado, USA
Feb 29, 2008
Pours pitch black, thick, and no head. Aroma of raisins, dark chocolate, and espresso. Flavor is mostly bittersweet chocolate, with some dried fruit (raisins, prunes?), molassas, and alcohol. There is a ton of flavor, but for some reason, and I can’t quite put my finger on it, the tastes don’t mesh. Palate is creamy and extra smooth, but finishes way drier than I’d prefer. Overall an interesting beer that I’m glad to have tried, but this one won’t be going in the regular rotation.
sja14 (32), Ohio, USA
Jul 3, 2008 This is my first "Old Ale." Had on tap at the Bier Garden as the "Stout of the Week." Pours dark brown with a nice head that quickly dissipated with little lacing. Definitely roasted coffee and chocolate malts. Pretty good beer.
 boto (1190), Granby, Connecticut, USA
Jul 1, 2008 11.2oz. bottle: This one pours an opaque, dark brown color. There was a small tan head on it that dropped off quickly. Very little lacing. Some chocolate, coffee and roastiness to the nose. The taste is good. It borders on a full body. Taste is of chocolate malt, some coffee, dark fruits. A hint of bitterness in the finish. Very Nice!
davidCC (119), New York, USA
Jun 28, 2008 I was very impressed with the amount of whiskey flavor that makes it into this beer, not only that but it is as though the finest aged single malt flavor. I wish I could rate this higher but frankly I found the flavors overwhelming, sometimes less is more.
bluevegie (1695), Perth, Australia
Jun 26, 2008 Deep dark brown body with a light brown head. Rich dark chocolate on the aroma at first whiff then some vegemite. Taste has a little dark fruit happening, not quite medium body and the alcohol doesn’t stand out at all. Very easy to drink, certainly want more again but nothing too complex about it.
swoopjones (1018), Buffalo, New York, USA
Jun 19, 2008 Bottle. Pours blacksish brown with light brown head. Aromas of coffee, chocolate & roasted malts. Enjoyable beer. Flavors are well melded. Roasted malts, vanilla, light coffee & chocolate. Very smooth & easy drinking. Will look this one up again
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