crizay (1050), Brook Park (was Tampa,FL), Ohio, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Dec 23, 2007 Black pour, tan head. Aroma is roasty, sweet, chocolate. Flavor is sweet and sugary up front. Dark chocolate, mollasses, caramel sweetness and lots of anice and some raisens. Coffee in the aftertaste and still very sweet a little too much. fishingnet (1045), Brandon, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jun 25, 2008 2006 bottle courtesy Ibrew2or3. Thanks Dave. Pours black with a one finger tan head that leaves good lacing. Aroma of dark fruit, roasted malt, alcohol, and chocolate. Taste is heavy chocolate roasted malt, coffee, dark fruit, and alcohol. Medium mouthfeel with a mild to moderate amount of bitterness and ver smooth alcohol. Very good. MrBendo (1043), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | May 30, 2007 Thanks to Naven for the bottle. . Pours near black with a medium head. Spare lacing. Aroma of dark roasted malts and coffee with some hop bitterness. Bourbon really comes through in the flavor, along with dark fruit and liquorice. More bitter that sweet. A bit hot. Bitter hops at the finish. pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Apr 30, 2008 4-3-08 bottle shared at mini tasting
Pretty black pour with a tan head and lightly spotted lacing. Smell is roasted dark sugary malt and toffee. Flavor is nice and roasted and coffee filled. Bitter coffee hop finish. Not too heavy, a hint thinner than I expected but still nice. Very drinkable and enjoyable. bfeldmann (1042), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jun 13, 2007 Poured a dark dark brown with good head. Aroma was of dark fruits coffee some malts in there. Flavor was first sip had a ton of bourbon but after that i lost that flavor and was more of a hoppy flavor to it. Good beer. ChillCoat (1029), Concord, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Oct 6, 2006 Bottle. Dark caramel color. Thick caramel and chocolate aromas. Soft chocolaty flavor with a medium mouth feel. Dusty chocolate flavored finish. estoppel (1028), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jun 22, 2007 Very dark brown body, dense tan head with some staying power, chocolate and smoke in the nose. Smoky, chocolatey, with some bourbon notes and moderate bitterness. A contemplative beer. Mangino (1027), Mississippi, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jan 7, 2007 22oz Bottle- Pours a pitch black color, small light tan head. When I say pitch black I mean it, we are talking motor oil here. Smelling this is delicious the myriad of chocolate notes comes out nicely and is simple yet effective. Drinking this reminds me of the best stouts around. Stout? Yes, this tastes like a huge imperial stout.
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