 ekstedt (2447), Göteborg, Sweden
| 2.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 8/20 |
Oct 21, 2009 Updated: Nov 4, 2009Small sample from a bomber at a tasting at Bishops Arms, Göteborg, Sweden. Firstly, the name is a bit misleading since it makes you think there are (old) Java coffee beans in there, but instead they are Jamaica Blue, a gourmet variety with subtle mild complexity. Why use such coffee in an Imperial Stout one may wonder. Secondly, it is not a good effort at all, with pungent coffe notes, alcohol, and some liquorice. Far from the best Coffee stouts like Beer Geek Brunch/Breakfast or Peche Mortel.
Hopper (336), San Antonio, Texas, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Oct 20, 2009 A black beer with a decent head. The aroma is a potent mixture of sugary syrup, almost more chocolate than coffee. I do not like this aroma as it attacks my nose with sweetness. The taste is definitely better than the aroma with a nice coffee taste, some roastedness, & then the 11% ABV shows up to let you know it is there. The alcohol is somewhat overpowering. This is the first beer I’ve had that I tried to avoid the aroma on each drink but couldn’t avoid the sweetness. The 2 Blackwater beers by ST makes me ask the question "When is too much too much"
Dedollewaitor (3759), Odense, Denmark
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 19, 2009 Bottle @ HjHansen, Odense. Pours black with a creamy brown head and lacings. Lots of cold coffee, roast and vanilla. Sweet and soft flavor. Full bodied. Oily and slick. A bit artificial like Mokah from the same brewery.
cgarvieuk (4212), Edinburgh, Scotland
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Oct 16, 2009 Bottle at home ... deep deep black ... solid off tan head ... soft deep rich chocolate nose ... silky smooth rich soft roast malt ... huge chocolate ... not really finding the coffee ...little caramel ... little vanilla... warming ...alcohol has been removed... except im still falling over ...
DuffMan (2769), the land of bitumen, beef & beer, Alberta, Canada
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 14, 2009 Thanks to my inlaws for this one. Pours a near-black with russet highlights. Aroma of rich treacle, coffee, bitter chocolate, with vegetal undertones. Heavy, silky, rich palate. Flavours of coffee, chocolate liqueur, maple syrup, and hints of spice. Bitter dry finish. Absolutely NO hint of the ABV! Luxurious.
AskForJenny (655), Ontario, New York, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 12, 2009 22oz - Smoky nose, dark black pour, very little carbonation and no head. Tasted like a sweetened cup of coffee. Delivered what it advertised.
Bragesnak (2281), Aarhus, Denmark
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 12, 2009 From Voldby, DK.
Bottled, 101009.
Dark brown with brown head. Aroma of coffee and vanilla. Flavor is chocolate. coffee and spices.
skortila (2913), Bunnik, Netherlands
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 6, 2009 Bottled, tnx Caesar. Aroma has roast, coffee, chocolate. Black coloured beer with a beige head. The taste is bitter, bit sweet, roasted. Full bodied, creamy stout. Well brewed and tasty.
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