 Slipstream (745), USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 25, 2008 Well, this is interesting - a strong Ceylon stout, and recommended by beer maven Michael Jackson (according to the label). Whoa - it kicks up a big, khaki-colored head. Average label. Solid aroma of coffee grounds, sweet malt, and grains. Soft and smooth on the palate. Sweet mocha flavor dominates, but this is still well-balanced, and has a mild aftertaste. It is lightly hopped, and the high alcohol is not obvious. One usually does not think of the word "refreshing" to describe a strong, sweet stout, but this stuff is a little different from the norm. At around $10 (US) for a 6-pack, the price is right, too.
hombrepalo (757), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 22, 2008 Bottled. Black opaque colour, big brown foamy head, lacing. Roasted malt and coffee along with hints of raisins in aroma. Roasted malt, coffee and a bit soapish hints in flavour. Sticky palate and sweetish aftertaste. Nice overall for a stout.
Blom (390), Odense, Denmark
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 8, 2008 Black with a big creamy grey head. Sweet aroma of coffee, roasted malts and dark chocolate. The flavours are initially sweet, and then it gets a bit roasted before it finishes like café latte with a bit of bitterness. Very nice!
roebuck (44), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 Dark body with a creamy head, much like espresso. A smoke flavor is dominant as well as a hint of something sweet. I was pleased with this bottle.
gunhaver (1025), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 Updated: Jun 5, 2008Bottle, courtesy blankboy. Pours a pitch black color,with a medium-sized tan head, and big sheets of lacing. Eggy aromas, with caramel, chocolate and marshmallow. Roasted nuts in the flavor, malty body, egg, caramel, slight milk chocolate. Thin-bodied, very smooth and creamy. Bitter finished, and well balanced overall. Enjoyed it.
esjaygee (1519), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 6, 2008 Very dark brown with medium tan head that goes away quickly. Smells of coffee and smoked wood, tastes sweetly malted with a touch of smoke. Nicely balanced with a mild bittersweet aftertaste.
illidurit (872), Santa Cruz, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 5, 2008 Poured into a nonic. A couple shades lighter than black with a monstrous 3 finger cascading head that puts Guinness to shame. Tons of webbed lacing and impressive retention.
Aroma is cakey and sweet, with a soft cocoa powder character. The roastiness is subdued.
Flavor starts out with a surprising overripe melon sweetness, but then melds into more classic stout notes of cocoa powder and a roasted finish.
This beer is a little too carbonated but it’s nothing major. Finish is semidry, body is a little heavier than medium. Alcohol’s only contribution is a little nip at the end of the sip.
CheersBabe (62), USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 4, 2008 Pours opaque with dark, small head. Very thick malt flavor, very heavy roast flavor. Finishes clean with taste, not watery. Overall very good beer, very good stout
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