 Papsoe (10285), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Sep 25, 2008 (Botle 65 cl) Courtesy of MissDolle. Pours completely opaque black with a light brown head. Vinous aroma of hard roasted malt and a little vanilla. Medium-bodied with sweetish roasted malt, vanilla and a little licorice. Malt bitter finish. 230808
Oakes (6973), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Mar 22, 2008 Very dark brown with thick dark brown head. Chocolatey, coffeeish nose with a slight (and rather unfortunate) phenolic note. Hot, with a harsh astringent coffee bean note. Unbalanced - not enough residual sugar. More of an impy, and a crap one at that. For one of my favourite breweries and coolest beer styles, this is a huge disappointment.
argo0 (6230), Washington DC, USA
May 11, 2008 (22oz bottle, vintage 2008) Large brown head atop solid black body. Aroma is medium sweet, espresso, chocolate, cream. Taste is moderately sweet, rich, chococoffee, some plum, caramel, faint smoke. Some alcohol warming. Smooth, full body with a lovely creaminess and some syrupiness. What a great beer!
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
May 25, 2008 Date: 05/22/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: black, wispy beige head,
Aroma: rich chocolate aroma with a milky sweetness and a touch of alcohol sweetness,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: rich chocolate flavor, touch of roasted coffee, balancing hops, light bitterness,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
TBone (5115), Pori, Finland
Mar 12, 2008 Draught@The Ginger Man, NYC
Opaque black color, beautiful creamy expresso head, lace. Chocolaty, a bit milky aroma. Very liquerish palate. Roasted, burnt malty flavors. Milky flavors like in some sweet stouts. A bit sticky finish. Smooth and balanced, although not very complex.
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