cavman (2), Somerville, Massachusetts, USA does not count May 12, 2008 Nice malty/chocolaty aroma, pours a dark brown with redish tints if hel up to a light. Very nice malt flavor with a hint of chocolate and only slight roastiness, leaves a lingering smoky taste. More medium bodied than full, but overall an excellent beer for the malt lovers. Cybercat (776), Georgia, USA May 11, 2008 This ale pours a deep, almost opaque chocolaty brown with a thick, fine-bubbled, persistent ecru head. Rich aroma is like smoky coffee, what I call "stouty." Flavor has coffee and chocolate tones, and a fair amount of smokiness. Texture is jazzy and edgy. jefcon (997), Arlington, Virginia, USA May 11, 2008 Better roughly poured with a little lacing and a nice dark color with lots of character. Light aromas are caramel-like malts and chocolate. Full-flavored malty scothch ale has a creamy palate and a long finish of chocolate, hazelnut and caramel. Little hopping, but nice balance and flavors. KAggie97 (2406), Ugly, Hot, and Humid Spring, Texas, USA May 11, 2008 Can from Zinister. Thanks! Pours a nice brown with an aroma of metallic nut and weak chocolate. Tastes of roasted malt with grassy peat and candy. Average mouthfeel. Not bad, but not excellent. mar (1740), Rowlett, Texas, USA May 9, 2008 black pour with a thin cream head. thick malt scent with roasted malts and a hint of smoke. great thickness and a very nice malty flavor that ends with a smooth smoke aftertaste. very impressive brew. legion242 (1572), Richardson, Texas, USA May 9, 2008 When they say "cola-colored" they weren’t kidding. Looks just like a cherry coke. Since I am a malt lover, I enjoyed this one, but would have liked something a little different; I just can’t put my finger on it. Very nice mouthfeel. JohnQPublic (387), Brooklyn, New York, USA May 8, 2008 Updated: May 18, 2008Can, into chalice. Pours dark brown, not quite opaque, with a very thin tan head and reddish-brown highlights around the edges. Nose is carmel, a bit of roast malt, full of dark sweetness with a toasted quality. Taste is sweet chocolate malt, caramel, rich, with a faint roasty dryness on the finish. Mouthfeel is very lightly carbonated, smooth and creamy without being overly heavy.
This beer was stunningly good with a homemade dark-chocolate icing donut. BeerFanDan17 (610), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA May 5, 2008 Incredibly tasty Scotch style ale. Flavors were complex and creamy with hints of chocolate and caramel.
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