 swoopjones (1923), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 13, 2009 On tap at Coles, Buffalo NY. Deep dark cola pour. Small white head. Aromas of big sticky hops, dark malts, woody.Taste is sharp somewhat harsh hop bitterness up front, some malty richness. Hops a little harsh IMO. Pretty good
pete4999 (161), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 11, 2009 Pours dark brown, almost black. No light shines through...looks like a porter, honestly. Smells like an IPA, with oak scent. I’m not always a big fan of the oak. But the taste....whoa....they tout this as the opposite of Unearthly, and yeah....it is. It’s kinda strange. It’s definitely very strong (9% ABV), but it’s not just hop overkill. It’s definitely a strong, dense beer. You can taste the oak too, I think. Palate is kinda creamy, didn’t have the bite or crispness I was hoping for, actually. Would I buy it again? Probably, although not too frequently. The price was right, and it’s a good "antithesis of Unearthly", as they called it. Not the best Southern Tier brew there is, but another great offering from them...they never fail to impress
DeadGirl (243), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 11, 2009 On tap at RNH (NYC): This beer is quite simply a Bomber. Dark chocolate notes with caramel niggets. Eclectic senses of a drak chocolate stout. I’m pwn3d. Please excuse this meaningless rating.
topherh (940), Kearney, Missouri, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 9, 2009 Bomber pours dark brown with amber highlights and a big beige head. Aroma is citrusy hops. Flavor is sweet then roasty malt and a little bit of pineapple from the hops.
lithy (1825), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 8, 2009 Noogfest High 5. Sample from a bottle thanks to Butters. Black-brown with red hints and a thin light tan head. Aroma is spicy, malty. Taste is molasses, sweet caramel, light cocoa, bitter finish.
sebletitje (1997), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 6, 2009 courtesy of tpd975.
pours black, with beige/mocha head.
Interesting approach to these new black IPA beers.
aroma very hoppy, hints of oak, malts.
Taste, light roasted malts, chocolate, yeasty, some floral hops and spices.
Hops give this an nice twist, some delicate bitterness but nothing that overpowers the whole palate.
As it warmed up, the beer gained a little bit of the wood/oak.
heemer77 (4311), Savannah, Missouri, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 5, 2009 Bomber. The body was dark brown, nearly dark copper with a khaki colored head. The aroma was sweet caramel with some almonds and bubblegum. The taste was largely cola with some milk chocolate. Thick and syrupy. Obviously a big dog, this was a little bit of a let down as I expect more from Southern Tier. However, it was about what I expect from the black India Ale style brews. Hoppy with an unbalanced porter character that just does not mix well.
Barrios (861), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 5, 2009 Pours a beige head with legs and a dark brown body. Smells floral and dark sugar. Flavor is resin hops and dark sweetness. Finish is sticky and somewhat bitter.
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