pantanap (1369), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Mar 13, 2009 on cask at DOLA... almost black pour with brown edges and a soapy white head....aroma of smokey charred malt and chocolate... flavors of sweet chocolate, reoasted malt, and smoke with lots of lingering sugars. dm9831 (1167), Monee, Illinois, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Mar 8, 2009 dark brown, weak head, tiny tan bubbles rim glass, minor lace. node of chocolate, coffee. roasty malt flavor, chocolate, coffee, dried fruit notes, and a hint of alcohol. medium body, dry finish. quite pleasant attempt at a style that is not a favorite of mine. sampled at day of the living ales, 2009. jamvin23 (162), chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Feb 15, 2009 Draft. Poured black with a dark tan head. Aroma: smoky, chocolate, and some roasted malts. Flavor: chocolate, smoke, some roasted notes. Nice smoke porter. laguerita (111), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jan 29, 2009 draft at piece. Hello delicious. lots of coffee in the nose. the flavor has a slight smokiness that is absolutely fantastic. Light body and very easy to drink. Me likey. HonkeyBra (1361), Lemont, Illinois, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Jan 21, 2009 Dark pour. Chocolatey with slight bitterness. I would have enjoyed this more if it weren’t so crowded, with so many dorky looking hipsters not even drinking Piece beers. hopson (595), Williamsville, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Aug 4, 2008 draft at bp- nicely done. creamy mouthfeel, with a nice chocolate, coffee bitterness, with only slight roast. sneagrams3 (1759), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | May 19, 2008 Tasted 4/30/08. 4th sample from the brewpub. Dark brown hue with a taupe ring of head. Anise and raisins & a touch port in the nose. Roasty toasty. Spotty head. Medium bodied. Toffee and anise flavors. English style. Mix of bark and toast with dark fruit and burnt sugar. Even throw a touch of smoke into the mix. Not quite my style. Gonna give it the meh... SQNfan (591), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | May 17, 2008 Growler: Black in color with a thin head. The nose was smokey with added roasted aromas. The flavors in the mouth were similar to the nose. Medium-bodied and quite drinkable. Well made.
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