 JPDIPSO (4286), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 31, 2007
Near black with hints of brown on the edges when held to the light. Moderate tan head that diminishes quite quickly to a ring and small isle of small bubbles. Rich malt aromas surrounded by light soy, roasted malt, espresso, 85% dark chocolate, stewed prunes, and a light blackberry liqueur scent in the backdrop. As it warms it seems to get a touch more medicinal. Thick, chewy with heavy oil tendencies give this the feel I can really enjoy without thinking too much about it. Spicy flavors abound. I’m thinking its the alcohol that is biting as well that help push the edge with this one. Start has thick molasses that runs into some licorice and creme de cacao. Burning alcohol comes in the finish and linger and continues to warm the mouth, throat and stomach as I progress through this snifter This is an intense rum soaked fruit cake. Certainly a brew fit for the after dinner festivities at any holiday or special event. I do like that this has fewer coffee qualities than many others and it seems to meld with the malt rather than distract. The alcohol maybe another story, but it seem to fit as this was designed to be big and strong. This seems to be aging well and should be good for many years to come, even though I could not wait that long.
Slayer85 (457), Firenze, Italy
Oct 2, 2008 Bottled. A black as pitch and opaque beer with a small (not much more than a ring) and disappearing brown head.Very malty aroma, powerful, though not as expected, roasty with notes of chocolate, coffee, licorice, much berries and some alcohol, that is overall enough hidden. The flavour begins very sweet, but not cloying or unbalanced. Good roastiness and very smooth, creamy. Notes of dark fruits, and all other typical notes of a good stout. Medium to full body, soft caebonation, very long finish with medium bitterness. The alcohol is felt and it’s warming more than disturbing and I can’t believe it’s 16%. It seems more 10-11%. Very drinkable for its size. Expensive, but without doubt worthy. Lightly syrupy, complex, I can’t ask for more.
FrankJohansen (2807), Sabro, Denmark
Sep 23, 2008 Bottle at EBF 2008. Black colour with a nice light brown colour. Complex aroma and taste of roasted malts, licorice and fruits. Lasting taste. Good beer.
JorisPPattyn (4500), Antwerpen, Belgium
Sep 19, 2008 Brown-black with red highlights. Coffee, black ink, solid liquorice sweets, and a minty finish. Coffee, smoked ham, ink-y, lot of syrup, ending on a fierce hopbitterbite. Roasted at the same time, of course. Unbelievably chewy, smooth as none. Alcoholwarming only in the aftertaste, dangerous to boot! Exceptional beerI Halleluiah to Jacob, after searching years after this beer, blackmailing beerpubowners and brewer, here it is. And it was worth it all.
azlondon (501), Greater London, England
Sep 19, 2008 My one #3006. My 500th rating (491 according to RB, though).<br />
Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Tan/Brown head, not too much of it.
Aroma: Coffee, dark malt. Vinous. Slightly roasted. Dark fruit when warmer. Caramel.
Taste: Wow. Vinous, dark fruit. Coffee and chocolate. Bit of alcohol taste. Impressive.
Info: 500ml bottle, 19/9-2008
stouby (1533), Holbaek, Denmark
Sep 14, 2008 Bottle at EBF 2008.
Black with a brown head. Aroma heavy malty (roasted, licorice, coffee, chocolate, dark fruits). Flavor heavy sweet. Full body, the alcohol is well hidden.
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