 Beerlando (2344), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 30, 2008 Fresh 2008 vintage. The body is clear but very dark, deep crimson in hue, almost violet. The inky liquid is topped with a thick, foamy, beige colored head that shows nice retention. Jagged flares of lacing give way to some intricate, sticky webbing. While it looks pretty enough, the aroma is a bit underwhelming. Light cocoa powder notes are dulled with overbearing lactose, while burnt caramel, dried dark fruits, and earthy hop spice seem to fall into the background. Flavors show mostly the same elements, but are more clearly delineated and harmonious. Cocoa and caramel shine, while warm, peppery hop spice and dry dark fruits follow along for the ride. A creamy, balanced palate is nice, but not quite substantial enough to be outstanding. This is a decent enough brew, and very nice for the style, but I could do without the fancy packaging and the hefty price tag.
changeup45 (798), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 I brought this one to Thanksgiving dinner and it was well received by those who tried it. Dark colored, not black but a very dark brown, and pours with a thin head and very little retention. The beer is roasty with chocolate flavor and bitter hops towards the finish. It’s different but pretty good, light and easy going, but too thin. Definitely not worth the price either but I expected that. I’m glad I tried it.
LilBeerDoctor (1520), East Setauket, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 Bottle. Pours dark brown with a thick light tan head. Aroma of sweet roasted malt. Flavor initially of cocoa power and bitter chocolate, followed by malty sweetness, and then more chocolate in the finish. Light-bodied. It really is the bock version of a chocolate stout! Pretty decent and easy drinking.
Syd (903), Waconia, Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 1 pt 9.4 oz bottle pours dark brown to black with a fairly large white head, but not much residual lace. The aroma is chocolate and vanilla. The flavor is very chocolate oriented, with Ovaltine, roast, some faint peat, and some nutty notes. The palate is rich bodied and smooth. Overall, I’m impressed and glad I got it.
jimmack34 (569), Lancaster, Ohio, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 Shared a bottle with my bro. Pours mahogany with creamy tan head. Smells like roasted coffee and some cooca. Tastes incredible. The chocolate taste is incredible, ilke maybe a smores on a campfire. Creamy chocolaty, and rich graham craker tastes are very prominate. Has to be one of the best beers of its style I have ever tried..
LawBadger (24), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 Updated: Jan 27, 2009From bottle: Appearance is dark brown color with a tan head. Aroma of cocoa and slight malt. Tastes of chocolate with hint of vanilla at finish. Although not an everyday drink, a great after dinner dessert beer.
lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 Bottle in trade from hopflop. Thanks man! Pours a dark brown color with a light beige head. Smell is chocolate and mild soy sauce. Perhaps the many years of age on this one has caused the soy sauce component. Taste is like smooth milk chocolate, but dull and not very rich. Tastes old, which it is. Otherwise, decent.
GMUcrew7 (362), Mason, Ohio, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 28, 2008 Tasting at River’s Bend. Pours very dark brown with a tan head. Strong and sweet chocolate and toffee aromas. Flavor is similar, very sweet roasty chocolate with some dark fruits. Improved as it warmed, but still too sweet for me, certainly wouldn’t want more than a glass of this one. Glad I had it at a tasting and didn’t drop $15 on it.
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