Sigmund (1928), Hafrsfjord, Norway Aug 21, 2008 Cask at the GBBF 2008. Black colour. Very nice roasty aroma, notes of coffee. The flavour is malty and roasty, with a light mouthfeel. Ethereal (880), London, Greater London, England Aug 9, 2008 Cask at GBBF 08. Oily black in appearance with a strong coffee aroma. Packs a bitter chocolate punch without any excessive sweetness and remains light and easy to drink. KimJohansen (3171), Copenhagen V, Denmark Aug 7, 2008 Black with tiny beige head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, coffee, bitter chocolate and wood. Sweet flavor with roasted malt, coffee, liquerice, dark chocolate and mild smoke. Ends dry. renffisch (406), london, Greater London, England Jul 4, 2008 cask @ kingston bf 08. Aroma of stewed plums, coffee and burnt cereal. a bit of cardboard and bittersweet. black in colour with a big bubbled rim. flavour is sweet sour, tart, with notes of stale coffe and cocoa. very dry annoying aftertase, alright but not mine. hughie (2195), Bedford, Bedfordshire, England Apr 7, 2008 Cask at Bedford Arms Speciality Beer House, Bedford. Dark red brown. Ashy aroma and taste with a bit of sourness. Some bitterness, but overall I thought this was missing something. Maltiness perhaps.
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