 egajdzis (2970), Terrapin, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 10, 2005 Updated: Jul 11, 2005
RBSG 2005... Poured a chestnut brown color with a small, light tan head that left spotty lacing on the glass. Aroma of vanilla, caramel malts, cherries, and oak. Taste of caramel malt, vanilla, dried fruits, hops, and light alcohol.
Ughsmash (3008), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Bottled, thanks to someone quite generous! Rating #3,000!
Poured damn near black with a viscous body that absorbed any semblance of head.. still and alluring. The aroma was deep and engaging, showcasing bourbon and vinous port characteristics.. treacle, vanilla, and candi sugar on the 2nd impression.. sweeter chocolates and brown sugar deeper yet.. perfectly integrated! The flavor opened with syrupy molasses, vinous notes, and bourbon backed by sweeter chocolates and candi sugar.. bourbon presence increased toward the back with vanilla, toasted oak, and peppery warmth.. finished with tobacco, lightly sour bourbon, and dry-roasted chocolates. Heavier-bodied with low carbonation on the palate.. rather syrupy feel overall.. sourness worked well.. near-perfect balance. Great one!!
arjoseph (555), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Generously brought to one of our hotel room tastings, GABF 2007. Thanks to whoever did bring it, because it was one of the best beers I had at the fest (I think it might have been cquiroga, as usual bestowing dopeness on the collected beer geeks in his vicinity). Big sudsy taupe head. Smells like buttery vanilla with oakey oily bourbon a well-proportioned accent. Wonderful mouthfeel: silky, full, and smooth. Flavors are so full; DOPE: rich, melted Belgian chocolate is the main thing, fruity bourbon blending perfectly with the rich thick maltiness of chocolate, porty plums, and toffee. Really, this is one of the best uses of bourbon as an accent rather than a mainline that I have ever experienced. All the goodness persists in a clean, malty finish. Wow. Blessed be the dopeness that is M. I hope I get another sip during my lifetime.
tertons (100), East Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Thanks to Moejuck. Super malty rich with the mix of chocolate, candy sugar, and molasses mixed in. Full body and thick with flavor and yet thin when settling. The barrel component works well with the bourbon. High drinkability with little trace of alcohol. Would love to see a higher abv M in the future since I think this might be fitting.
ogglethorp (788), Ohio, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Bottle, Cleveland tasting, Moejuck! Pours ruby/brown color with a thin tan colored head. Aroma is molasses, brown sugar, caramel malts. Flavor is again molasses, brown sugar, caramel, raisins, hint of alcohol. Palate is full bodied, mild to almost no carbonation, finished chewy and sticky sweet. Wonderful brew, leaves a sticky coating on the lips.
StoutCat (65), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Jul 6, 2008 Dark brown, white-cream colored very thin head. sweet molasses aroma with alcohol bite. Flavors of caramel and vanilla, very smooth and sweet.
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