Ughsmash (3981), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA Aug 3, 2009 Thanks to Charles for the bomber! I should’ve read the ratings below before opening this in the living room.. an endless rolling foam poured out of the bottle and all over stuff.. eventually poured deep brown with a creamy cap of beige head. The aroma picked up dry, darker chocolates paired with a touch of coffee and a metallic impression.. came together decently, but it seemed a bit off. The flavor had semi-sweet and darker chocolates at the core with dry coffee bitterness on the edges.. the metallic stuff was still there, but I kinda dug how it spiced up the beer (and it was slightly refreshing on the finish).. nice moderate level of roast. Light-medium bodied and need I say it, well-carbonated on the palate.. sour and a bit spicy over the malts.. this was likely infected, but in an interesting and enjoyable way. GAManiac (1123), Atlanta, Georgia, USA Jan 26, 2009 Bottle shared by a generous soul at the BSP.
This thing just exploded out of the bottle with foam flowing out the top. Pours dark brown with a bubbly off-white head that recedes to a swirl and leaves only a little lacing.
The aroma is dominated by roasted coffee and dark chocolate malts. There is a slight underlying sweetness from the malts but the roasted character is overpowering.
The taste is all about dark roasted malts and lightly roasted coffee with a dark chocolate sweetness that fades into a dry finish.
The mouthfeel is dry but silky smooth with tons of carbonation, probably a little ton carbonated honestly.
This was a really good Irish stout and I was pleasantly surprised by this one. jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA Jan 22, 2009 Black in color with a medium beige head. Aroma is of corn, cocoa, and light notes of roasted malts. Taste is of vinegar, a little roastiness. Taste is a little off. Bockyhorsey (2487), Mesa, Arizona, USA Sep 11, 2008 22oz bottle from brewpub. Aroma of walking into a back cooler full of metal kegs. Also some coffee notes as well. Black body with tan head. Oh yea it was a gusher so don’t leave it on the counter and walk away after opening like I did. Decent cooffe roast flavor with some carbination to it. Dry coffee on the palate, good brew. Glad I visited on my way out of Texas. AmEricanbrew (1747), Louisiana, USA Aug 10, 2008 Nearly black with a rocky tan head. Mild aroma is roasted malta and some sour dough bread yeast. Medium body. A mild, dry flavor is toasted wheat bread with butter. Not much else to say. travita (1861), Frisco, Texas, USA Aug 8, 2008 Black and dark with a big tan foamy head that looks inviting. Smell is roastiness, malts, yeast, and creamed corn. Smooth feel but slightly sour. Taste is roasty, some malts, and is off like a sub par homebrew. sliffy (1966), Columbus, Ohio, USA Aug 4, 2008 Bottle: Pours a dark brown with a tan head. Aroma, dry roasty notes, coffee, and chocolate. Flavor, chocolate, coffee, roasted notes, some fruits. slimchill (773), Austin, Texas, USA Jul 20, 2008 Bottle. Nose is roasty and acidic. Pours black with a big, slowly dissipating creme colored head. Very thin without much flavor. A touch of roasted malt character and nuttiness in the finish. A very boring and thin beer, even for the style.
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