 after4ever (2803), Brier, Washington, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
May 9, 2008 12-oz. Black. Thick, surging, gorgeously moussy burnt orangeish/tan head. Falls quickly to a slim slice of foam with intermittent lacing. Dusty, chocolatey, pruney nose--not a very strong nose, though. Medium, soft, slightly creamy body. Not much carb. Sweet, fruity, chocolatey mid-palate. Mild, clinging, sweet finish. Not super dimensional or unique, but very tasty and easy drinking.
jvmiller (532), Bel Air, Maryland, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 8, 2008 Mildly roasty, very sweet. Smooth body, palate is nice, but not overly thick. Flavor is pretty mono-dimensional though, not a whole lot going on. Defintely taste the lactose added in. Biggest problem is the sugar tends to dry out your mouth and make phlegm.
soulgrowl (52), Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 20/20 |
May 7, 2008 Aroma: Malted milk, prunes, chocolate, coffee, a bit of hazelnut and a butterscotchy caramel character. Overall, reminds me of Milk Duds.
Appearance: Black like black cherries, with a brown sugary head. A very eye-catching, impactful appearance.
Flavor: Oh my god... it’s like a chocolate malt! Actually, it’s like a chocolate malt diluted with a bit of espresso. Very smooth, milky, and bittersweet. An odd mineral taste that intrudes on the palate keeps me from giving this one a perfect 5, but it is very delicious.
Palate: Full-bodied withouth being overwhelming or cloying, but could be a bit thicker and creamier to match the taste.
Overall: Exceptionally drinkable, especially for $4.99 a six-pack at Trader Joe’s! I’ll deftinitely buy this one again.
FlagstoneHill (211), Erie, Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 3, 2008 Bottle - calibration beer at the NHC first round/Denver
Aroma: Roast, coffee, sour fruitiness. malt and carmel
Appearance: Black, opaque, tight tan head
Flavor: Sweet, roasty, malty notes, little if any hop bitterness
Mouthfeel: Med-full Body, med carb, creamy finish
OA: Roast & grain character is really nice, some sour notes, great mouthfeel
wbdace (42), los angeles, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 2, 2008 Bottle. Dark brown with large light brown head. Malt and coffee flavor, nice mouthfeel. Sweet but not too. One of my favorites.
Brewbie (227), New York, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 1, 2008 12 oz bottle. dark black pour, dark tan foamy head. cocoa aroma. smooth and very creamy, sweet chocolate taste. almost too sweet, one is fine at a sitting
vulcanmeister (102), La Grande, Oregon, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 29, 2008 Nice stout. The taste is milder than some but still pleasant. The flavor is a bit tart and the aroma is roasty. Good balance of sweetness and roast malt. A very enjoyable brew.
boFNjackson (1314), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 28, 2008 Bottle... Poured black with a brown head. Aroma is roasted malt with cocoa. Palate was foamy and creamy. Flavors of candy sugars, malt and chocolate highlights. Finish is silky and milky.
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