 Gregis (904), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
May 3, 2008
Bottle generously shared by mreusch. Pours jet black with a loose, tan head that looks like a sea sponge when viewed through the side of the glass; settles to a thin skin and laces nicely. The nose is of unfrosted German chocolate cake, coffee, roasted malt and a touch of alcohol. Medium-bodied and silky-slick on the tongue, transitioning to a dry, espresso roastiness and light alcohol warmth. The flavor follows the nose with an added fruitiness thrown into the mix. While a tad ashy and dry at the finish, I still found it quite enjoyable. Thanks again for sharing this one with me, Matt!
The_Epeeist (928), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 26, 2008 25.4 oz bottle. Dark brown with a whipped tan head. Nose is chocolate, banana and brown bread; deeper earth and grass. Thick, creamy and warming like an ice cream soda spiked with liqueur. Taste is espresso, dates, licorice, toffee and dark chocolate. Smooth finish, cafe au lait. I’m surprised to see such an intense stout from the Lost Abbey. Exceptional.
Retorp (2158), Tampa, Florida, USA
Aug 24, 2008 Dry dark fruit aromatics that suggest...ta da..dried fruits. Slightly soapy scrubbed plastic notes as well. Some chocolate and boozy alcohol as well. The body od dark brown to near black with ruby highlights and holds a thin mocha colored head that is somewhat lasting. Tastes of stewed root veggies, cocoa powder, dust and astringent/roasted malts. The finish is fairly bitter.
BrotherGrendel (135), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Aug 23, 2008 On draft at Lost Abbey.
Appearance is a pitch black hue, tan creamy head dissipates to a ring, creamy lacing on the glass.
Smell is coffee and roast malts, hints of chocolate, nuts, grassy hops, and alcohol.
Taste is dominated by coffee and roast malts, some dark chocolate, smoke, grassy hops, and dark fruits, finishes sweet with some dry bitterness.
Mouthfeel is full-bodied, smooth and creamy texture, carbonation on the lighter side.
Drinkability is high, this is a solid stout with a good balance of malts and subtle hops, alcohol is well-masked.
turbo (1248), Arizona, USA
Aug 21, 2008 Black with a big,thick brown head and good lacing.
Aroma and flavor of burnt roasty malts, chocolate, coffe, black licorice and tobacco.
masonjer (431), Lansing, Michigan, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Poured black into the glass with a nice dark brown head. I will be honest, this is from lost abbey so I was expecting this to be slightly overhyped. Aroma was dark fruit and bitter chocolate. Taste was more dark fruity, raisins, prunes, molasses, chocolate, smoke, roast. This beer really came together. Best imperial I have had in a while, just when I was starting to get pretty worn out on the style. I seem to like this more than most, but this really impressed me. Thanks a ton Kan!
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