 jeffc666 (1821), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Apr 23, 2008
Maybe it is just that I have not had a good Imperial Stout in a long time, or maybe it is the nostalgia that I feel when seeing the inky blackness of this stuff escaping the orifice of a metal can. A sight that conjures for me, memories of my dad pouring motor oil out of a can into one of our cars during the frequent home oil changes of my childhood. Regardless, this is a fine beer. Certainly this is one of the finest looking beers I have ever seen. The head is gorgeous and the absolutely opacity adds to the eye-candy. The flavor and aroma are almost perfect, the flavor more so than the aroma. The palate is a tad light for the style, but IMO this just lends to the stunningly drinkability of this beer.
chicagodri (540), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Thanks BOLTZ7555 for the awesome trade. First of all, I love the fact that a great Imperial Stout comes out of a can...fantastic. Pours black with a thin tan head. Aroma of roast malt, chocolate, and a little coffee. Heavy chocolate flavor as well, little bit of bitterness at the end. Alcohol is evident, but it is very good. I might have to try some of their other stuff.
clong83 (150), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Another outstanding selection from what is quickly becoming one of my favorite brewers. Low carbonation, pours a opaque black with a dark tan mild head. Nice nose of alcohol, with some roasted malts evident as well, but actually fairly mild. The taste is jam packed with rich chocolatey and coffee like flavors, with some nice spice undertones. Hides the alcohol, but has a nice warming effect. Toasted malts are also evident. Very complex, but well-balanced.
sbybeerguy (2), California, USA
does not count  Oct 4, 2008 lucky enough to have it on tap at beachwood bbq in seal beach, california. being a big stout lover, i was anxious to give this one a whirl. a beautiful, thick almost black liquid with a slight caramelized head. aroma was wonderful with a lot going on. alcohol was present but not overwhelming (like avery’s mephistopholes). beautiful notes of coffee and chocolate. one of the best imperial stouts i’ve had....
ilovedarkbeer (754), Dallas, Texas, USA
Oct 3, 2008 Can courtesy of BMan1113VR.. Pours slowly like thick motor oil that forms a black body with a reddish dark brown head. Nose is like my old humidor. Cedar and tobacco with some booze. Some of my favorite scents. Even when you swirl the body makes a sticky brown residue that creeps down the glass. Mouthfeel is medium to heavy and seems to thicken up as it warms. Tastes like dark chocolate, java, and malted milk. Pretty dang good.
BMan1113VR (905), Los Angeles (and Dallas, TX), California, USA
Oct 2, 2008 Bottle from Liquor max. An inky, thick pour, with a small, dark brown head. Completely black body. Alcohol legs, and some odd, spotty, complete lacing. Aroma is a bit weak, with alcohol, malt, light smoke and cedar and a bit roasty. Taste is malty, and roasty, a bit of rochefort, caramel and coffee. I find it a bit thin like all Oskar Blues beers. There is also a choclate milkshake/malt taste when it warms aswell, alcohol evident. Light carbonation.
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