 crazyvin (1252), New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 17, 2008 Seemed to be really good at first, I could really sense the cocoa powder in it. However the finer qualities of Belgian ales, seemed to be hidden. No real bready/yeast note. Seemed light on the palate.
nbutler11 (754), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Dec 16, 2008 Sadly disappointing. Bottle from yem25 in a trade. Strangely, I was expecting CHOCOLATE. What I found was closer to barley and mild bakers cocoa. The charred roast and high water content didnt help. Perhaps its just me, but I associate indulgence with sweet flavors, not dry.
DrnkMcDermott (1849), Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 15, 2008 Draft Chalice at Bavarian Haus, Lisle. Solid black appearance with parfait-like foam that had to be poured off to fill the glass. Lovely smell of a dark coca bar. You do have to like chocolate in beer to like this one. I do like it. Bitterness seems to come from the roast malt, cocoa and some hops all at once. Yet it has a lot of mellow qualities behind its very stout-ish base. Nice dry finish.
topherh (915), Kearney, Missouri, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 14, 2008 Poured dark brown with a beige head. Aromas of chocolate, roasted malt, and coffee. Flavor is sweet chocolate and bitter roasted malt.
BrendanC (31), Rochester, New York, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 13, 2008 Poured a deep, nearly blackish brown, with tan head. Chocoate mixed with coffee aroma, with the coffee flavor more pronounced than I expected. Heavy in the mouth, with a bit of the malty edge to the flavor that I typically enjoy.
ROGUE (663), Newark, Delaware, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 10, 2008 750 ml bottle pours dark brown with a light tan head. A nice even aroma of roasted malts and chocolate. Tastes of smokey malt, sweet chocolate and a hint of coffee with none that are to overpowering. Very pleasant balanceed stout.
Sparky27 (1596), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 10, 2008 750ml corked and caged bottle. Pours a nearly opaque black with a one finger tan head and nice lacing. Nose is sweet malt, milk chocolate and some roastiness. Taste is chocolate, burnt malt, light dark fruits and powdery cocoa with a touch of bitter hops in the finish. Medium creamy mouth feel. Good stout.
sersdf (1000), chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 8, 2008 draft at blind tiger. poured pitch black without head. aroma was largely dark chocolate and cream. super silky texture, but not the most pleasing flavor. a bit nutty and not that sweet. so, its decent.
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