 BeerBelcher (698), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 23, 2008
This was a good imperial stout, and by far the most drinkable one I can remember ever having. Thanks to SurlySober for bringing some cans back from VA in his wooden leg. As he surmised, if you were going to drink an imperial stout every day, this would be the one to have. I’d add that if you were looking for an imperial stout that got close to "sessionable," this would be it.
Appearance was black and thick with a minimal tan head. Aroma was surprisingly floral to me; in addition to the usual aromas for this style (roastiness, coffee, etc) I got something that approached lavender. Flavor was hoppy and roasty and good, but not all that unusual - chalk this criticism up to how much I’ve heard about this beer prior to having. Mouthfeel was smooth and slick but a bit flat.
This is a really nice and drinkable beer. I would highly recommend it.
hophead_hans (552), Bay Area, California, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Can, thanks Craig. Pours a solid black with a medium brown head. Aromas of chocolate and roasted malts, a bit of coffee. Very smooth on the palate with nice flavors of raosted malts, cacao, coffee and very little hops. Had a bit of a dry, ashen note to it as well. Quite good.
nathan30533 (18), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
Jul 17, 2008 I would call this one a desert beer. Great tasting, you can most certainly taste the chocolate and cocoa. Overall smooth but a little bit of bubble in the mouth. Not an overwellming aroma but a good one. Looks great, taste great, overall great stout by the oskar blues guys.
Taktik_MTL (1826), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Jul 17, 2008 Canette de 12 oz achetée chez Julio’s Liquors (Westborough, MA). Arôme: Odeur de chocolat au lait avec une pointe de café. Apparence: La couleur est noire opaque avec une très faible densité de bulle. Présence d’un mince col brun crémeux et d’une large dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût très chocolaté avec une pointe de café et de caramel. Longue durée de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est plein avec une texture crémeuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Légère présence de chocolat amer en arrière goût. (Rating #1826)
BlackDonald (723), On a beer trip all over the USA, California, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Delivers delicious roasted chocolate in the nose with an oily black pour that explodes from the can with a strong and slowly building fluffy dark brown head. The hops come across more aggressively on the 2nd time around the nose. Roasty with some tobacco and leather notes. Creamy and not overly complex, but still really well done and enjoyable to drink. A light bit of dark fruits and roasted caramel coffee round out the flavor profile. Nicely done/
ajm (262), USA
Jul 15, 2008 I love drinking this beer. I’ve spent some good time in Colorado, so I’m partial to any brew from there, and this is one of the best. Like Yeti, this features that dry-as-rock chocolate ambiance that encircles the whole taste. Unripe currant follows. Unlike Yeti, this doesn’t need time in a barrel for its deep, hardcore character. This dog’ll hunt.
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