 zappafan99 (183), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
May 10, 2008
2007 ceramic rated in 2008. Black with nice thick foam. Choc. expresso with nice hop finish. Roasted nuts in a field (actual nuts, not the insane). Earthy. For 11% abv, its not too alcoholic. Hay,fig. Thick palate, not syrupy. Even placement for so many strong tastes. One of the top 3 from Rogue.(Brutal Bitter & Choc. Stout)
bubbleflubber (623), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
Jul 3, 2008 2008 ceramic XS collector’s release. Pours opaque black into the glass, with a large brown foamy head that leaves a nice cap, and ringed lace (like the bias of an oak tree) sticks beautifully down the snifter, sip by sip. Nice bouquet of vinous notes, roasts, and smoky dark chocolate. Rich and luscious, bittersweet, semi-sweet and baker’s chocolates combine nicely with smoky roasted malts and rich black coffee beans. There is a perfectly balanced bitter pine back that finishes the pull quite well. The ABV is well-hidden in all of the complexities at work. I’m a huge fan of Impy stouts, and this did not disappoint. A very nice example of sweetness contrasting with a bold bitter at work. Soft carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel make this is certainly one of my best XS-release experiences. Nice job.
Ramenen (296), San Salvador, El Salvador
Jun 30, 2008 Drank it during Eurocup Final 2008. La Furia Española are the Champions!! Sorry ghawener. Wow again!! Pours pitch black with a nice tan head. Heavy bodied, almost syrupy. Intense flavors of coffee, dark chocolate, all perfectly balances with a great smokiness.
ghawener (636), San Salvador, El Salvador
Jun 29, 2008 bottle: germany lost euro 08..... good for spain. brew was good though too bad for germany
rcasta (210), El Salvador
Jun 29, 2008 campeones
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gracias aleman
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texasbartender (111), Sugarland, Texas, USA
Jun 29, 2008 The beer pours a deep total opaque black with a thick creamy brown head that is so thick I could write my name in it. The head leaves a thick brown lacing the nose is lightly acidic with toasted malts, a little hoppy bitterness and coffee notes. The taste is roasted; roasted malts, roasted coffee, bitter sweet chocolate and a light note of acid. The finish is long bitter and roasty.
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