 robertjm (406), El Cerrito, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 19, 2009
Pours nice thick tan foamy head. Body color is effectively black and light cannot pass through it. "Dainty" aroma of licorice and bourbon notes. Heavy body. Flavors of vanilla and licorice. Aftertaste carries a pronounced coffee and vanilla too. Bitterness ramps up in the aftertaste. While the aroma is nice, I wish it was a bit more pronounced. Also, wish the bitterness was a little more rounded. (I must’ve been living in a cave as I just found out that Humboldt Brewing brews are now with Firestone Walker and the brewery that I visited in 1996 is now closed. :-( )
Skyview (4055), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 7, 2009 Sampled from 22-oz bomber and shared by MatSciGuy. Pours an opaque dark brown, nearly black, colored brew with an average sized beige head that leaves behind a film top. Aroma of toasted dark malt, a touch of soy, chocolate and vanilla. Taste is full bodied, with flavors of imperial stout chocolate, coffee and a hint of vanilla. Finish is malty with a hint of tart berry bitterness and a lingering vanilla aftertaste.
wetherel (1627), Encinitas, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 On tap at PP Strong Ale Fest 2009. Thin and blandish. Have my taste bugs been dulled. A bit of barrel aroma. Pretty good.
mastabass666 (17), California, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 Rich stout complemented by strong barrel and coffee flavors. Excellent mouthfeel. This stout is the best barrel-aged example in my opinion, because it isn’t overpowered by bourbon. The wood comes through in just the right places. Perfect.
corby112 (732), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Pours a deep dark black that is opaque with only the slightest of mahogany edges and a frothy light beige head that slowly settles into a lasting ring that leaves subtle sporadic lacing.
Roasted coffee aroma with chocolate malt, caramel, oatmeal, slightly nut and subtle bourbon notes that are accompanied by oak and vanilla.
Heavily carbonated up front with a strong blast of bourbon heat that lingers throughout, overpowering the other flavors a bit. Caramel and chocolate malts with a bit of coffee flavor that is not overly roasty. ABV is not very well masked making this beer really hot and the bourbon flavor doesn’t help in this regard. The alcohol warmth is very prominent up front and it slowly mellows toward the end but it’s a bit much. Otherwise the subtle coffee intertwined with the smooth malty body was pretty nice.
douglas88 (1604), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 4, 2009 22 ounce bottle thanks to Eric. Pours out a pure black color with a medium tan head. The aroma is heavy bourbon, woody, almost sour, roasted burnt malts. The flavor is great; pure bourbon/woody goodness, sweet vanilla, very drinkable. Roasted malts. Light fruit and pretty warm. A nice brew.
chicagodri (1057), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 FoBAB 09. Pours black. Aroma and flavor of bourbon, vanilla, coffee, and chocolate. Slightly bitter, well done.
djtimeless (172), Florida, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Pours out flat black with some head on the second warmer pour. Smells like bourbon and vanilla. Taste is the same with coffee and some chocolate. Roasty and stickey sweet with dry bitter finish. Nice wood and bourbon flavor.Some nice alcohol warming. Very good brew, one of the best.
nimbleprop (895), SouthWest, Washington, Washington DC, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Bottle shared at the DC Local tasting. Pours an opaque black with a frothy, creamy, slightly beige head. Nose is vanilla, bourbon, wood, a little vinous, earthy. Flavor has lots of vanilla and bourbon, wood, milk chocolate, some toast, coffee with cream. Finish is creamy, sweet with lasting vanilla. Nice.
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