 wetherel (1565), Encinitas, California, USA
Aug 20, 2009 On tap at PP real Ale festival ’09. Sweet illusion, but maybe dry. Lots of bitterness. Large frothy head. thinner alcoholic body. Lots chocolate.
carl4beer (394), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
Aug 14, 2009 On tap at naja’s in redondo beach 7-08-09. Was pitch with a small tan head. Aroma was mild of some chocolate and malt. Mouthful was robust and clean. Great balance of roasted malt, cocoa, dried fruit. Finish had a crisp hop to it. Very nice Impy. A nice craft swofing from sn
beersearcher (203), Glendale, California, USA
Jul 4, 2009 This beer looks absolutely beautiful. Looks like an espresso. Aroma is muted compared to the appearance. Very roasty flavor but not with an alcoholic bite which makes this a very easy beer to drink. To me it is probably not an Imperial version but a wonderful, regular stout.
hapjydeuce (763), Del Mar, California, USA
Jun 24, 2009 On tap at O’Briens, as well as on cask during the 2009 San Diego Real Ale Festival at Pizza Port Carlsbad. A standout of the festival. Pitch black, oily appearance with a deep toasted head. Pleasant aroma that leans sweet and fruity, mixed with smoke, plum and licorice. Flavor is malty and sweet, with undertones of burnt wood, anise and dark fruits. Mild bitterness and noticeable alcohol content. Hats off to Tom & Tomme for this one.
JohnnyJ (1282), Carlsbad, California, USA
Jun 19, 2009 On tap at PP Carlsbad. Black pour, rather large dark tan head. Good lacing. Dark chocolate, toasted bread, smoke, caramel malt, coffee, and bitter grassy hops. A really nice beer.
Vac (2389), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 17, 2009 on tap at O’brien’s. Pours with a black body topped by a thick, light brown head wtih a good amount of lacing. It’s bittersweet with chocolate and roast as well as light coffee notes and a moderate hop character. Full bodied, smooth and dry.
badlizard (2324), Berkeley, California, USA
Jun 14, 2009 On tap at pizza port. Black with a fizzy brown head. Toasty chocolate and grain aroma. Smooth palate burnt bitter chocolate taste.
Snojerk321 (1914), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 14, 2009 Cask at Pizza Port Real Ale fest 2009. Pours deep brown/ black with a creamy tan head that left some great lacing. Piny hops with chocolate and deep roasted malts on the nose. Flavor held lots of toasted malts with nice cocoa dust. Very creamy mouthfeel with great carbonation finishing off dry, one of my favorite beers at the fest.
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