 ekstedt (2456), 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, 2009
Small 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.
OleR (2116), Oslo, Norway
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 2, 2010 From bottle@RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. A filmy layer of tan bubbles covering a dark brown to near black colored body. Massive coffee aroma. A whiff of bitter chocolate and alcohol. Coffee-flavored. Quite sharp, like bitter coffee ground. Also a distinct roastedness, and a note of burnt caramel. Big body. Roast and coffee in the finish. Tasty and flavorful, a bit edgy on the palate.
alobar (1055), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 30, 2009 Dark black color with no head. Aroma of coffee, caramel, and roasted malts. Flavor of strong coffee with roasted malts and hints of chocolate. Impressive brew!
dEnk (38), Den Haag, Netherlands
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 30, 2009 Deep black pour with almost no head, instantly dissipates. Deep coffee, slightly smokey aroma. Little carbonation, intense coffee and hops taste. Strong aftertaste of coffee and hops, which turns to smokey coffee.
Vaiz (179), Netherlands
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 29, 2009 Pours dark brown to black with almost no head. Quite intense aroma of coffee, chocolat and caramel. Flavor is bittersweet coffee and dark chocolat. Well balanced. Nice sweet coffee finish. Good brew.
Ober (1235), Bommelerwaard, Netherlands
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 25, 2009 A pitch black colored beer, with a brown thick foamy head. The aroma of coffee with pure chocolate, dark fruits with some sweets. The taste of chocolate bitter with a little sweet. There is strong coffee and notes of fruits. Alcohol in the back. The aftertaste is bitter from coffee and a little burny
jcr (1192), Jasper, Indiana, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 Bomber. Black, opaque body with a short, diminishing tan head. Big aroma of chocolate, black coffee, cream, raosted malts, alcohol, vanilla and wood. The flavor is heavily sweet and lightly bitter. It finishes moderately to heavily sweet and lightly bitter. Full body, syrupy texture, soft carbonation. Promising aroma that anticipates a rich coffee flavor. However, the massive sweetness in the flavor overpowers the coffee. A decadent beer, if you like lots of syrupy sweetness — perhaps in small quantities as a dessert beer.
mbgrayson (152), Anaconda, Montana, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Pours a deep brown with a nice tan head. Rich and delicious, with dark coffee, sugar, and a strong stout underneath. Aroma is beautifully complex, and the taste is almost perfect, and very smooth and drinkable. A thumbs way up on this one.
curly (767), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 16, 2009 Side by side southern tier blind tasting with Choklat, Mokah, and Jahva. Solid black, big frothy tan head. Aroma- dark chocolate, roast, cream, spice, alcohol. Taste- mild coffee, thick milk chocolate sweetness. Semi-sweet oaty finish with alcohol and white pepper spiciness. Thin body with a creamy sweetness.
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