IFearNoBeer (15), Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
May 14, 2002 Mama mia this is a big-a meat-a-ball! This is some serious beer. Looks like a liquid Darth Vader pouring into your glass, even the head is brown. A little too sweet for me but it’s great stuff for the money and will knock your socks off. This would KILL with a steak and onions, holy cow!
 Gunshy (479), Ohio, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 19, 2002 As I probably have said before, I am a big fan of Samuel Smith, just suffer sticker shock from the price. When I was over in England and saw it in a local pub for the price of a local pint here, I jumped on it. That being said, I love stouts so my opinion may be biased. The look and taste of this is great! Black as sin with a wonderful aroma. I rate the imperial over the oatmeal, even though both are excellant.
dankfor20 (193), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 17, 2002 An excellent stout. dark color. Light roast coffee flavor and just the right tint of alcohol flavor
howie (549), DeForest, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 18, 2003 Updated: Jun 21, 2004Pours black with mahogany highlights. Coarse light brown head, diminishes. Huge ambrosial aromas of bitter chocolate covered cherries. Roast is there, but it's the dark fruit aromas that steal the show for me. Slick and medium-full body. Flavors of chocolate, dark fruit, some salty licorice. Finishes with a complex series of tastes/sensations that lasts long enough to fully satisfy. In a world of over-the-top Imperial Stouts (don't get me wrong, I love them too!), this is a refreshing, very drinkable example.
raindog (559), Evansville, Indiana, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 4, 2002 Updated: Aug 31, 2009Huge,roasty,stoney,liquorice,and vinous,aromas. Tar-like appearance with huge,creamy,head. The flavor is as quality as aroma.Silky head clinging to glass.Some hop aromas too,and a slightly hoppy,dark fruit finish.Oily,silky palate.Chocolate burps with slight alcohol.
hopscotch (5549), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 7, 2002 This beer rocks.
Ok, first off, nevermind the commercial description. Secondly, I love black strap molasses and licorice. Thirdly and finally, this beer tastes like strong, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee with a good touch of black strap molasses added to it. If you like licorice, coffee, stout beer and hops to boot, you will love this beer. It’s not too sweet... just very very tasty. A blast to drink. Perfect for the wet, chilly weather in the U.K.
dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
May 13, 2002 Thick and full,black on black,roasted,chocolate,fruitychanges with age,port/sherry notes.
MadMan (497), Tempe, Arizona, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 28, 2002 Wow! This is great stuff. I must go get some more because I forgot to rate it when I was drinking it.
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