 zach8270 (2050), Henrietta, New York, USA
Nov 6, 2009 (bottle - 22 oz - 2009 vintage) Dark black pour with a thick tan head. Aroma is very roasty with lots of coffee malts and some dark fruits. Flavor is incredibly chocolaty and roasted at the beginning with a mild, fruity middle. Lots of bitter and roasted malts come through at the end. Thick and chewy and really good.
CharlesDarwin (1821), Point Judith, Rhode Island, USA
Nov 6, 2009 22oz Bottle, purchased at Wakefield Liquors - Wakefield, RI. Dense, oily chocolate brown pour, with a tall finger of cocoa-powder colored fluffy head. Aroma is heavy on the roast, twangy and full of charred bread crusts and almond powder. Chocolately and expressive. Flavor is intense and rich roast-forward stout. Brown sugar, umami, nutella, toffee, and a brisk bit of hopwork. This is quite good. A really nice, deep complex malt base with a nice clean snap, well integrate alcohols, and decent drinkability for a big beer. Pilsner malt character is quality and adds to the beer. This is a fantastic version of the style.
pantanap (1322), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 6, 2009 22oz bottle cellared by drewbeerme. thanks andrew...pours close to black with a light tan head.... aroma of fudge and dark fruits along with a little age and a touch of oxidation...cocoa and milk chocolate, roasted malt with some residual sugar lasting through in the finish. lightly carbonated with a fluffy mouthfeel. would like to try a fresher bottle for comparison but this was generally pretty nice.
tarheels86 (700), Washington DC, USA
Nov 4, 2009 On tap at Pizzeria Paradiso. Ho Lee Sheet. This beer is stupid good. Pours a super dark ruby with a thin tan head that lasts for about and hour and a half. Leaves some pretty good lacing. Aroma is black cherries, espresso, molasses, plums, chocolate covered raspberries, dates, a bit of barbecue pork. Taste is big gourmet dark chocolate ganache, molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, Cuban espresso, vanilla extract. This is a crazy awesome beer. What a treat!
dkachur (2313), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Nov 4, 2009 22 ounce bottle from Grape & Gourmet in Virginia Beach, VA. Pours a very dark brown color with a moderate brown head. Decent head retention and lacing. Aroma of caramel, coffee, fruit notes including apple, date and raisin. The taste is lightly roasted malts, coffee, caramel, bitter hops notes and faint notes of brown sugar and raisin. Full bodied.
hombrepalo (726), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 4, 2009 Bomber thanks to Ben from BeerAdvocate and the fantasy baseball leauge I won. Nice Baltic Porter. Pours dark brown with a generous light brown head. Smells of roasted malt, dark fruit, molasses, some roasted malt. Tastes sweet and chocolatey with some spice elements. Taste came out more after sitting for a while.
JohnnyJ (1282), Carlsbad, California, USA
Oct 31, 2009 A very tasty baltic porter. Dark brown pour, creamy light tan head. Roasted coffee, sweet malt, chocolate, plum, raisin, and a hint of caramel.Creamy mouthfeel.
cbkschubert (1945), Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Oct 26, 2009 22 oz. bottle via trade with smith4498 - Pours a dark brown color with a one and a half finger thick tan head. Light lacing. Has a dusty doughy chocolate, roasted malt, and ester aroma. The flavor is where this beer shines. Flavor is dark esters, chocolate, and lightly roasted malt. Very Imperial Stout like. There’s a good bit of bitterness in the finish. The flavor really lingers. Medium to full body. A really nice beer. Thanks Jason.
|
View Statistics
