ryan (1774), Beltsville, Maryland, USA Feb 24, 2008 1996 bottle consumed in 2007. Clear dark amber/brown body with a medium-sized tan head, fading. The nose lightly sweet and vinous with oxidized port, toffee and prunes. the flavor is lightly sweet with cherry, fruit punch, toffee and red grape skins. Medium/full body is very soft with light, gentle carbonation. BlackForestCO (819), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Feb 21, 2008 Bottle shared by mmtmatrix. Poured a deep brown color with a nice tan head. Aroma of chocolate malt and a slight fruitiness. Flavor consists of moderate chocolate, along with caramel and toffee and undertones of sweet fruit. Slight yeast flavor on the finish with a bit of alcohol coming through. Pretty nice body, and easy to drink for how much flavor it has. Definitely a nice beer. yespr (11645), Copenhagen O, Denmark Feb 15, 2008 33 cL bottle. Pours dark brown with a redish hue and a dense tan head. Dried fruity sweet aroma, distinct caramel malt too. Sweet raisin and plum flavour with a solid caramel malt sweetness. Toffee and mild fruit notes lingering into the finish. Alcohol can be sensed, but mainly through adding viscosity to the beer and not in the flavour. Holds a warming finish though. VikingHammer (362), Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA Feb 13, 2008 Dark Brown with a big off-white head. It took a long time to pour. Sweet nose with hints of dark fruits and some subtle roasted malts. Chocolate, caramel and a lot of dark fruits. Medium Bodied with medium carbonation. Very nice beer. KAF (441), Coralville, Iowa, USA Feb 12, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown pour with a small tan head that dissipates quickly. Roasted malt and sugary molasses on the nose. Molasses and chocolate in flavor. The alcohol is present but not too noticeable. nuplastikk (1160), Madison, Wisconsin, USA Feb 9, 2008 Updated: Feb 10, 2008Bottle. This one is nice. All the richness of a great Imperial Stout, along with a rich bocky taste. Deep black-brown color, with minimal head. A great sipper, with a warming smooth chocolate aftertaste. Exceptional beer. MartiniFiend (104), Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, USA Feb 9, 2008 a nice dark malty dopplbock with a bit of a alc taste but not too strong. A nice sub for all those angry ex- paulaner salvator fans out there DrBayern (1135), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA Feb 8, 2008 Bottle on 2/08/2008. Ours out a clear, deep ruby with a slowly receding tan head, bu little lace. Molasses, chocolate, vanilla, roasted nuts in an enticing aroma. Full body, rich and velvety mouthfeel with some stickiness and low carbonation. Full, round flavor with caramel dominating, and a touch of spicy bitterness, but not enough to hold back the sweet finish. A slow sipping brew, like a port after dinner.
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