 DrBayern (974), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Oct 10, 2007
22 oz. bottle from November 2005. Brown/black pour with the slightest ruby tinge at the edge produces a slowly devleoping, but very healthy, brown head. Deep dark chocolate, roasted coffee, vanilla, blackstrap molasses, and a hint of spice combine for a wonderful aroma. Smooth, rich, and creamy on the palate complement the heavy body and light carbonation. A deep, dark, and satisfying sweetness settles down as the tempering from some spicy hops kicks in. A wonderfully luxurious beer. The 12 % alcohol is never a factor in the aroma or flavor. Absolutely first rate.
Vac (2253), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Pours with a black body topped by a thin, brown head with a good amount of lacing. IT’s sweet and malty with a note of vanilla and cream, some roasted coffee and some fruity alcohol esters. Full bodied, smooth yet warming.
Hophead22 (251), Redlands, California, USA
Sep 28, 2008 22oz bottle courtesy of Swolf3, thanks Steven. Dark black pour, darkbown head. Nice aroma, coffee and chocolate. Very smooth, alcohol is not very prominent at all. Very drinkable and very dangerous.
BelgianBeerGal (973), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Sep 26, 2008 Bottle on tour of New England. Pours jet black with a tan ring. Aroma is malted milk, roasted malt and chocolate. The flavour is where the coffee hits you. Adds a great bitterness but it balanced out by milky, sweet notes. Unbelievable about the 12 ABV because it only shows up after it warms a good deal.
EHopper (142), Minnesota, USA
Sep 21, 2008 Black with great sweet coffee nose and flavor, with a hint of malt and even dark fruit far in the background. A bit of sour and a bitter finish complete a very compelling beer.
jimhilt (1424), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
Sep 20, 2008 Pours a two finger light tan head that fades slowly to a thin layer leaving a good lace. Totally black color. Light carbonation and medium-heavy bodied. Coffee nose. Flavor is sweet roasted coffee and some chocolate. High ABV is hidden. Nice imperial stout for my 2500th bottle. $8.95 for a 22oz bottle from Colonial Spirits Acton, Ma.
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