 Fin (2568), Merton, Oxfordshire, England
Oct 29, 2007
<i> Bottle in the company of Casey, Traci and Loz </i> Pours black with a tan head that quickly disappears. This has a festive aroma that reminds one of Xmas I couldn’t quite point out the familiarity of it but it certainly wasn’t port or sherry I was getting maybe some dark burnt molasses hinting as Traci noted that it could be dark rum that I was getting? The flavour was quite staggering, whilst this really was a beast in terms of it’s strength it was so well crafted you just had to admire it for what it was, a truly world class beer. The stickiness coats the glass, and the fumes continues to waft as you take each sip totally bombarding the senses this is the drink equivalent of Raquel Welch in One Million Years BC, a thing of great beauty indeed maybe the presentation box should be a fur clad affair? Wonderful rich dark fruits, some quality chocolate the alcohol is there but never once intruding, I’ve got to stop writing and just savour this. This is up there with Westvletern 12, and is a quite staggering beer. Many, many thanks to Casey and Traci three great beers finishing with this quite legendary beauty, cheers.
arjoseph (578), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jan 4, 2009 Bottle into tulip. Sampled during our hotel-room tasting at GABF 2007. Thanks to whoever brought it. Looks oily in the glass, no head at all at first, but produces a dark brown head when swirled. Smell is very, very bourbon (I was surprised when someone let me know this wasn’t barrel-aged; maybe it’s the wine yeast that produces that fruity alcohol smell). The flavor reminded me of GI Bourbon County Stout, but it was not as thick as that beer. Alcohol in the smell is biting, a bit strong, with notes of vanilla and carmel too. Finish is alcohol burn and anise. Very silky, decadent mouthfeel throughout. An experience.
Headbanger (1059), Aurora, Illinois, USA
Jan 2, 2009 16.9 oz bottle #01363 9/17/08(Courtesy of Hopscotch during the CU/WVU throwdown).Pours a pitch black with a small ring for a head. Has an aroma of coffee, smoke, molasses, and roasted malt. The flavor was of the same. This medium to full bodied brew is very well balanced and IMO the alcohol is very well hidden. This beer is PHENOMENAL. Thanks Eric.
Sparky27 (819), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Dec 30, 2008 Rating #800. Bottle #01061 courtesy of GMCC2181. Pours an opaque black with a half finger tan head that faded almost immediately. Nose is alcohol, dark fruits roasted malt and coffee. Taste is chocolate, burnt malt, chalky cocoa, sweet molasses and coffee with a big boozy finish. Wow, this stuff is still extremely hot. Lighter mouth feel than expected. Very good and a sloooooow sipper to be sure. Thanks G to the gizzle, Mc to the mceezy
BrewDad (1803), Olympia, Washington, USA
Dec 30, 2008 Taster – 2008 Great Salt Lake Festivus – Beer Session – Big Impy stout flavors this beer was roasty, toasty and had super malt presence. The flavors warmed up well and made this to be an excellent beer. Strong coffee and chocolate flavors where abundant in this brew. Being the 1st edition this was a treat and a fine way to finish the night.
SpudClampDawg (972), Jasper, Indiana, USA
Dec 29, 2008 <i>500ml bottle #00384:</i> Midnight black pour with a skinny, mocha colored head. The nose is rich with coffee, bitter chocolate, mocha, toffee, milk chocolate and caramelized sugars. Soft esther fruitiness lives below the sweetness. Big, chewy mouthfeel. Not cloying, but very warming in the gut. The coffee has really faded to the background, with a nice rounded cocoa roastiness leading the way. Tastes liked scorched chocolate on the back end. Very good and has aged really well. No time like the present to drink one if you have been aging some.
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