 hopdog (5614), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 23, 2009 22oz bottle acquired in trades with emacgee & SoLan (thanks!). Poured a dark black color with reddish brown edges and an averaged sized tan head. Aromas of roast, chocolate, earthy, and some coffee. Tastes of roast (but not as roasty as the aroms), chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and some dark fruits. Alcohol content overall well hidden.
theisti (1689), Leawood, Kansas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 19, 2009 22 oz bottle courtesy of Suttree. Pour is hazed black, with a tan smallish head. Aroma of roast dark chocolate, coffee, thick sweet maltiness, and a touch of soy. Taste of milky roasted espresso coffee maltiness. Under the coffee notes is some fruit sweetness, dates and plums. The finish was unusual, chalky and dry, yet quite sweet. Palate is medium heavy, silky and mouth coating. Thanks for sending this my way, Phil.
heemer77 (4311), Savannah, Missouri, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 19, 2009 Black body with an orange and tan colored head. The aroma was dark pancake syrup and molasses. There was also some plum. the taste was mocha and molasses. Lots of coffee with a very thick mouthfeel. This was ok, but just trying to be overwhelming.
goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 16, 2009 Poured a fairly opaque black with a reddish edge and medium sized tan head. Oily legs. Nice smooth roasted malt aroma with some notes of fruit and nuts. Good chocolate. The flavor was of dark bitter chocolate with a sweet middle that dries out at the finish. Mildly bitter. Medium bodied with a long chocolate finish.
beerbill (1977), Laurel, New York, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 11, 2009 22 oz. bottle shared by goldtwins. Pours black with a minimal tan head. Very pleasant aroma of chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt. The flavor is again chocolate, coffee and roasted malt. Smooth at the finish with mild bitterness. Full bodied. Very enjoyable.
nearbeer (1871), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 3, 2009 Updated: Jan 4, 2009650 ml. Opaque with a small, lasting disc of cream that leaves some lace. Aroma of coffee, Swiss cheese and light chocolate. Taste is fondue, then some chocolate, then lots of coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco and light char on the slightly unsettling finish. Medium-heavy body is lightly carbonated and smooth, just watery enough, and roasty dry. Nice, but I just can’t get past the cheesy flavor and rough-roast finish enough to push it into the great category.
bu11zeye (5621), Frisco, Texas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 2, 2009 Updated: Sep 22, 2009ྶoz. bottle, 2008 vintage, courtesy of mar) Pours a dark brown body with a small beige head. Aroma of fudge, roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and chocolate. Flavor of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and light vanilla.
jhliesen (406), West Melbourne, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Pours a solid black color with a small, tan head that disappears faster than you can say “Jack Robinson.” No lacing in the drink was noticed at all. The aroma was mostly chocolate with a touch of chocolate. My wife noted some berry aroma, too. The palate was surprising thin for a stout. The taste had some gritty chocolate flavor, slight roast flavor and those berry flavors popping in and out. Good, but I expected something better, still it’s a New Year, wonderful weather, plenty of football on the tube, what more can I hope for?. Bruisin Ales, 11.00
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