 lemasney (297), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Jun 15, 2008
Glass: pint, stem glass, tulip
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJPrice: $4.99
Size: 22 fl oz
ABV: 7.2%
IBU: n/a
Estimated Calories: 350 C
RateBeer Rating: 94
Aural: silent opening, little carbonation, dark, quiet pour
Aroma 7 out of 10Intensity: faintBalance: sweet
Impression: nice
Malt Aroma: caramel toffee chocolate roast coffee
Hops Aroma: resin citrus
Other Aroma: peppers
Notes: A simple, faint aroma of molasses.
Appearance 5 out of 5Color: blackClarity: mostly opaque
Head Retention: persistent
Lace: poor
Notes: A dark and impressive looking beer.
Flavor 8 out of 10Intensity: strongBalance: bitter
Impression: nice
Malt Flavor: nut caramel toffee chocolate
Hops Flavor: resin citrus
Other: alcohol, some metal
Notes: A bitter beer, and surprising considering the style. Lots of tasty malt and bitter hoppy balance.
Palate 4 out of 5
MouthfeelSensation: drying warming
Body: full
Carbonation: average
Finish
Length: long
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Notes: The finish, other than a bit metallic, is very nice.
General Impression: 17 out of 20Craftmanship: excellentFreshness: fresh
Personal Taste: liked
Notes: A very tasty beer, at a good price, and a great finish.
KimJohansen (4285), Copenhagen V, Denmark
Oct 3, 2008 Dark brown with medium beige head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, chocolate and hints of coffee. Sweet flavour with overripe fruits, caramel, chocolate and roasted malt.
SuzyGreenberg (1028), Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 2, 2008 22 oz. bottle - purchased at new beer in NYC; pours thin cola brown with quickly fading tan head; aromas are very sweet and alcohol is obvious despite "only" being 7.2%; aromas of candy, toffee and mocha; the sweetness is the key word here; wow, first sip is just divine; body is definitely on the thin side (being a baltic), but full of flavor; toffee and candy dominate over the coffee and/or chocolate of other imperials porters; and just a touch of smoke; due to some other Southampton letdowns, my expectations were lowered for this and that made it even more enjoyable; i like the imperial baltic porter angle rather than the standard imperial porters that are borderline stouts in flavor and texture; this retains all the flavor with a thin, smooth body; something i might aim from in a future homebrew batch
GMCC2181 (410), Bear, Delaware, USA
Sep 30, 2008 Bottle shared by robert at stateline. Black in color, small head. Decent aroma chocolate and roasted malt. Taste is an excellent balance of chocolate, roasted malt, with a small touch of hops in the after taste. The texture was thin but not weak or watery, which made it easy to drink. Smooth. Good brew. Thanks robert!
Butters (421), Temporarily in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Sep 30, 2008 Jesus christ this is delicious! Nice black pour with dissipating dark tan head. Aroma of anise, chocolate, roast malt, and the faintest hint of smoke. That smoke aroma comes to life in the flavor. Some mocha as well. Impressive Chocolate finish. Nice brew. I’d drink this anytime
cakanator (25), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Sep 26, 2008 Bomber. Dark as night color and viscous. Great roasted aromas very smooth on the palate and great coffee and mocha flavors. Great baltic, would have again if it were around.
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