probstk (1064), Nepean, Ontario, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Jul 26, 2009 33 cl bottle from Bieropholie, served at cellar temperature in a Maudite snifter.
App.: Deep brown-black with a so-so might mocha head.
Aroma: Lots of rich, oily molasses, soy sauce, quite fruity, slightly vinous, some black licorice, dark chocolate, light esters of cotton candy, a hint of alcohol and of hops.
Palate: Medium+ body, moderate effervescence.
Flav.: Fruity with some apples and other fruits, some molasses, a touch of brightness, some black coffee, some dark chocolate; fairly dry with some tartness and fairly good bitterness, leaves remnants of good dark chocolate.
Not huge but pretty good. robertjm (414), El Cerrito, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jun 28, 2009 Pours very fine tight tan head. Dark black body, Aroma of fine chocolate crossed with molasses and coffee. Coca flavors in the taste. While there is some mouth feel, it’s pretty light, which doesn’t surprise me for something that’s only 7% alcohol. Nice beer over all. Borup (1360), Albertslund, Denmark
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Jun 22, 2009 Bottle. Black with a nice brown head. Aroma and flavour of coffee, roasted malt, spice, fruit, chocolate and caramel. hirigalzkar (601), Stockholm, Sweden
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jun 15, 2009 Draught @ Eskilstuna Ölkultur. Malty. Small smokeiness. Not bad, but nothing special. jesperhammer (344), Copenhagen, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jun 13, 2009 12-JUN-2009.
Bottle at Ulkløbben.
Brown with an oily look, little beige/brown head.
Sweet chocolate and coffee. Malty but not very hoppy. Creamy, smooth, good. GranvilleTim (523), Granville, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jun 11, 2009 Deep black pour with brown head. Aroma is of cocoa, chocolate, sweetness. Taste is of chocolate, cocoa, roasted malt, sweetness. Leaves a dry mouthfeel. Some bitterness at the end. Leaves lacing on the glass. Alcohol is hidden. The roasted malt flavor lingers in my mouth. Radek Kliber (3999), Toronto (Can) Krotoszyn (Pol), Ontario, Canada
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 | Jun 10, 2009 Bottle @ Mondial de la Biere 2009
Appearance: quiet dark , dark brown , bit like coke at edges. Mid light creamy , beige look. 4- Nose: good , thick roast , dark chocolate , bitterness of dark malts , espresso with shot of vodka. 7+ Flavor/Palate : Superb roast qualities. Smoky ,roasty , toasted barley blend with mocha and tar. All ingredients and flavour elements well put together. Very smooth with soul of Baltic Porter in it. Delicious Old Europe.
Quevillon (1540), Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Jun 6, 2009 Bu au Mondial 2009, le 4 juin (#11). Brunée torifiée, peu de collet. Arome de réglisse malté avec un peu d’alcool. Goût de et de petits fruits, mocha malté avec une finission sec. Peut-être pas le bon style mais assé savoureuse!
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