 jimbowood (956), Athens, Georgia, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 7, 2006 GABF 2006. The best non-barrel aged imp. stout that I tried @ the fest. Huge, malty body w/ chocolate predominating. An excellent beer.
Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 11, 2003 Sampled @ Strong Ale Fest San Diego
The beer disembogues a pitch black color with a planetary sized head that is creamy and chocolate in color as it slowly erodes a glutinous veil of lace forma to conceal the glass. Big chocolate sweet nose, hints of coffee and toasted grains, sweet chocolate malt start and the top full and rich. Finish is bittersweet chocolate with a nice hop profile and the carbonation moderate, dry lingering aftertaste, a “beer “Duke” would be proud of.
goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 23, 2006 GABF 2006: Opaque black color with a tan head. Nice strong aroma of roasted malt and coffee. The flavor was the same with roasted malt and coffee dominating. Nice smooth balance of roast, bitterness and malt. Good warmth. Listed as 8.5%
Aubrey (2778), Denver, Colorado, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 2, 2004 Boulder Strong Ale Fest: Very black (yes, it almost seemed a little blacker than black), with a tan head. Chewy, thickish and nicely carbonated. Classic roasty and toasty notes, with elements of coffee and even espresso. Bitter and slightly sour. Tasty!
Ernest (4501), Boulder, Colorado, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 3, 2004 Draught. Body is black. Aroma is heavily malty (chocolate, caramel, roasted grain, coffee), lightly hoppy (flowers), with a note of vanilla, hint of alcohol. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Medium to full body, velvety texture, lively carbonation. Delicious straightforward Imperial with an enormous malt nose and excellent balance.
21iceman40 (1731), vienna, West Virginia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 9, 2003 Can't say that i've had anything from newport beach. I must say they made a solid impression. A very nice black beer with mod head. Gives off a roasted choc covered nuts aroma. Has alot of depth in the body which is full of chocoffe malts. Very impressive.
Walt (2289), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 4, 2005 Pour is black with thin brown head...smell is woody and sweet and a little old...well balanced toasty sweet flavors with a mild bittereness in the end...good stuff...
jimhilt (1688), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 3, 2006 On tap at Newport Beach Brewing Newport Beach, CA. Pours with a one-finger brown head, goes slowly leaving some lace. Black color. Light-medium carbonation, heavy body, chocolate/malty nose. Starts with a strong chocolate/coffee flavor, middle sweetness, smooth finish. The ABV is 7.5%. $4.00 for 16oz. glass.
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