 decaturstevo (1971), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Oct 14, 2009 Dark black p;our with creamy tan head and lace. Aroma is licorish, roasted malt, and abv. Medicine flavor, roasted, malt, abv, medium malt bitter. A bit thin and watery. Good beer close to being really good.
RichJ7 (1175), Cullman, Alabama, USA
Aug 18, 2009 Growler. Black pour with a thin white head. Aroma is roasted malt and sugar, sweet coffee. Flavor is molasses, roasted malt and coffee wit ha slightly nutty bittersweet finish. Good.
jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
Jul 11, 2009 on nitro-pours a tan head and black color. Aroma is dark malt, fruity-apple/weak anise. Taste is dark malt, fruity-apple/weak anise, earthy.
CaptainCougar (5379), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Jun 14, 2009 Tap at the brewpub on 2/3/08: Pours an opaque black with dark brown edges and a stringy-lacing tan head. Sweet dark caramel and chocolate nose has some dark fruity complexity and licorice notes. Body starts fairly full and earthy dark caramely sweet with rich dark chocolate complexity and some molasses and raisins before a slightly bitter, but mostly sweet finish. Nicely balanced and flavorful. The cask version has an even creamier head and mouthfeel with good licorice flavor.
gotohelunc (473), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Jan 22, 2009 Draft at Jack of the Wood. Jet black with a little light brown head. Burnt coffee and some chocolate on the nose. Not as overpowering a smell as many imperial stouts. Warming, smoky coffee flavors with some sweetness...maybe caramel? This guy’s really well balanced and creamy and overall a great beer from a cool brewpub.
Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
Jan 15, 2009 Draft @ brewpub. Labeled as an RIS, but wasn’t poured in proper glassware (I’m picky). I thought this was a standout while I was drinking in Asheville. Dark pour here with an alluring and creamy tan head. Deep, roasted chocolate malts round the palate with a slight burn on the front end. After I drank this I was impressed by the balance that made it dry and bitter. A slight hint of ashy smoke on the finish. Great brew.
Butters (1622), Virginia, USA
Jan 1, 2009 On draft at Jack of the wood after thanksgiving. They had it labeled as *russian imperial stout* so i hope this is the same beer. Near black pour with a minimal ring of dark tan head. Aroma is not all that strong but does contain notes of plum, alcohol, and light chocolate. Lots of alcohol in the flavor, along with chocolate, roast malt, and rum soaked fruits. Id imagine this would improve with some cellaring. Some dark cherry flavors emerge as it warms.
SynergyXJ (506), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Dec 31, 2008 Draught at the source, #430. Black pour with decent head. Deep complex profile. Very good.
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