 durhambeer (1187), Durham, USA
Apr 23, 2008 Definitely a dark pour, especially for a 5% beer. Nice generous mocha-colored head (ha... I swear I just read that in the beer’s description after writing this!) and great lacing, too. First impression of the nose was a hoppy and oatmealy nose. Expresso, too, and roast, as well as something almost fruity. Sweet. Nice complexity on the palate, with a finish that brings back some malty sweetness and that almost fruity thing. Very good. I think I can pretty confidently say it’s the most complex 5% beer I’ve ever had.
yespr (11644), Copenhagen O, Denmark
Apr 22, 2008 34.1 cL bottle. Pours dark brown to black with a dense chocolate brown head. Heavy roasted mlt, light chocolate and dry oat aroma. Light smoked note too. Light mouthfeel yet with a light creamy texture. Flavour is dry malt with a solid roasted note and light smoked flavour on top. Mild roasted malt and chocolate blend into the finish with a biter hops and acidic note following. Impressive for a 5% brew.
SQNfan (591), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Apr 21, 2008 Black in color with a thick brown head. The aromas are of chocolate, maple syrup laced oatmeal and anise. In the mouth it is medium-bodied and light on its feet with lots of carbonation. The flavors are similar to the nose and finishes tart with a slight dryness. I was hoping for more body and concentration of flavor.
Acknud (770), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA
Apr 21, 2008 Great beer. Just the right amount of sweetness. Pours jet black with a small amber head. Good lacing. Aroma is of cold coffee and grains with a semi sweet chocolate taste and strong coffee. Nice bitter finish.
hombrepalo (748), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Apr 21, 2008 Bottle @ Hopleaf. Poured a syrupy dark dark brown color, very thin head. Aroma of smokey licorish, molasses and burnt oats. tastes like the flavor, a bit carbonated and watery. Expected more from this beer. didn’t like the dry finish or the quality flavors used.
douglas88 (1557), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Apr 19, 2008 Bottle from robinvboyer, thanks man! Pours a almost total black with a thick brown head. The aroma is mostly chocolate and malt. The taste is also dominated by caramel and roasted malts with some chocolate and smoke. Pure goodness. Not much oatmeal, but a nice dark malt taste. Just great.
georgekappus (296), Brookfield, Connecticut, USA
Apr 17, 2008 Bottle. Pours an oil like black with a quickly dissapating tan head. The aroma is sugary, smokey, and roasted oats. The taste is a bit smokey but overly sour.
SuzyGreenberg (1318), Seattle, Washington, USA
Apr 16, 2008 12 oz. bottle - thanks to matt7215 for the trade; pours black and thin with chocolate colored head; aromas of chocolate, vanilla, grain and nuts; medium bodied and becomes nice and creamy; strong flavor mix of chocolate, coffee and roasted oats; dry finish; very nice!!
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