 Jeppe (2634), Ølbutikken, Denmark
Feb 28, 2007 Updated: Jan 10, 2008
Pitch black with a fine though fast disappearing brown head. Nice and full aroma with lots of chocolate, a bit of toffee, cream, berries. Very good balance. Flavor hits you like a baseball bat with a dry woodyness that leaves the tongue almost sore. Again lots of chocolate and roasted malt with a hint of whiskey and wood. Extremely well balanced, the whiskey is very well integrated compared to other whiskey stouts I have had. Long roasted finish with a warming alcohol sensation. No doubt a very very fine beer, but since whiskey will never be my favorite it isn’t worlds best for me. But again, very fine indeed. HUUUUGE thanks to Rick Gordon for providing me with this extremely rare gem!
Rerate of 2006 batch. Not nearly as complex as the first batch and a lack of body as well imo. It’s not bad, but considering it is supposed to be the best in the world, this new batch dissapoints. Over hyped, I can name plenty of more interesting and complex beers.
Archibaldo de la Cruz (16), Finland
Jul 22, 2008 Bottle, 2006. Black colour with a small brown head. Oak, whisky and coffee aroma. The flavour is whisky, roasted malt, chocolate, coffee and some tar. Full-bodied and smooth mouthfeel with a nice warming finish. A truly great beer!
Jonte (328), Gothenburg, Sweden
Jul 21, 2008 2006 Bottle at Akkurat, Stockholm. Black color with a brown head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate, strong wine, licorice, smoke/tar, wood and alcohol.
The taste is roasted and sweet with lots of chocolate, also notes of coffee, honey, smoke, licorice , wood and some alcohol. Full-bodied. Extremely smooth and balanced.
pint_size (1001), Austin, Texas, USA
Jul 19, 2008 My #1000 Rating
7-18-08 bottle thanks to my secret beer lover
Dark thick black pour with a nice tan creamy head. Smell is cocoa nibs, oak, with perhaps a touch of black cherries and applewood smoked meats. Flavor is nice, sweet malt with a roasted clean hop finish. No present booziness to it - it is quite balanced and very enjoyable to drink. Smooth and very silky mouthfeel. Overall, a wonderful winner all around!
lb4lb (1275), Austin, Texas, USA
Jul 18, 2008 Very generously traded by an amazing ratebeerian. Thanks so much for the opportunity to try this one!!
Pours a dark black with a medium lived dark tan head in a snifter. Smell is very well balanced and aromatic with bourbon, oak, and smooth rich chocolatey malt. Taste is dark chocolate and smooth balanced bourbon and oak with a light hint of a warming feeling with no burn or alcoholic flavor. Decent mouthfeel, but a bit thinner than I prefer for imperial stouts. Finishes with a lightly bitter dark chocolate flavor. This was definitely an amazing beer, and surprisingly didn’t disappoint. Thanks again!
travita (662), Lewisville, Texas, USA
Jul 11, 2008 Very black color with a thin tannish colored head. Smell is strong with malts, alcohol, wood, raisians, and bourbon. Taste is strong but with a great feel and a nice body. Notes of dark fruit, malts. A powerful and great beer.
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