 robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 20, 2005 Black Coloring with Hot Chocolate Creamy Head. Malty Aroma with Wisps of Roasts. Creamy Mouthfeel...Nice Balanced Malt and Coffee Roast Background...Sweet Caramel Works Wonderful with the Creamy Feel Down Your Throat. Alcohol Warming Not Noticeable. Definitlly Not a Bad Boy Impy, But Makes Up For it In Balance and Drinkability. Very Nice.
GrainBeltGuzzler (249), Goodhue, Minnesota, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 30, 2005 had this right after their irish stout and I can already see this will be a step up from the pour. although the head disapaites quickly to a film along the edge of the glass. richer smoother and thicker than the irish, a nice smooth hint of carmel and chocolate. probably not the best imperial stout out there, but this is a pretty solid beer which I wouldn’t hesitate to someone starting out in darker beers
goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 25, 2005 Poured black with a large tan head. Roasted malt aroma didn’t seem to lean in any one direction for particular aromas. Flavors of roasted malt, coffee, and a tangy finish. Medium bodied but seemed thin on flavor.
Bigsky66 (148), Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 24, 2005 Very roasty in smell and in flavor. Light sweetness and some powdered chocolate. Mild hop finish with bitter coffee. Should end with more of a bang for this type.
richlikebeer (832), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 23, 2005 dark brown with scarlet highlights, large tan fuzzy head that dissapated quickly. aroma had sweet malts and hints of the licorice and currant coming out as well. flavor is chock full of roasted malts and chocolates, which had a burnt tang to them. the licorice and currant come out in the tail end of the taste and the aftertaste respectively. the beer has a solid, chewy body, and a nice full mouthfeel. way better than their dry Irish Stout.
Mangino (1027), Mississippi, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 19, 2005 Pours a pitch black, small off white head. Aroma of roasted malts, chocolate and a little lactose. Flavor is sweet and syrupy. Lots of roasted/smoked malt chocolate, and coffee.
StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 18, 2005 Updated: Oct 3, 2005Slight tweak to the original 3/18/2005 review. I had listed that it was my favorite stout to date - well, it’s still a good stout, but recent tastings have demoted it ever so slightly. Nevertheless, the review...
Thick ass pour, slowly falling out of the bottle when fresh. Older bottles have been thinner in viscosity. Black mud appearance with a small, tan head. Hops contribute to the aroma, as well as some floral nodes and roasted malt. Mostly thick feel on the palate. Very flavorful. Smooth, rich, chocolatey characteristics. Can’t pick up a trace of alcohol. Most likely the best beer I’ve ever had from Sprecher.
erod61 (31), Bangor WI, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 17, 2005 Rum-raisin aroma, pours a syrupy deep brown with a thiin coffee colored head. Toffee and smoky rum flavors. Warm 8% abv finish. My favorite Sprecher next to the doppelbock.
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