 kmweaver (1973), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
Dec 16, 2006 Updated: Feb 12, 2008
22oz bottle, 2004 vintage, sample #10 in a blind imperial stout tasting. Pours a dark cola brown color; minimal head left; slight viscosity. Chocolate and nougat and red fruit in the aroma; malt forward; a hint of perfume. Medium-to-full mouthfeel: tons of perfume coming through; dried cherries and candy sugar and caramel; not a huge emphasis in chocolate or roasted malts here. Medium, dried cherry and doughiness in the finish. 7.3.8.4.15=3.7
22oz bottle, 2007 vintage, sample #24 in a blind imperial stout tasting. Pours an oily black color; thin medium tan head. Solid aroma of chocolate, toffee, and caramel; sticky dried caramel. The mouthfeel is much better: tons of dense coffee, chocolate and caramel; quite sweet and dense; very intricate, layered maltiness with a bit of alcohol coming through; strong coffee and chewy caramel presence. Dense, generous stuff. Lengthy finish, showing dough and layered chocolate. 7.4.9.4.17=4.1
22oz bottle, courtesy of a far-distant trade. Thanks, someone!! Pours a dark black center; tan head with minimal retention and lacing. Plenty of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and alcohol in the aroma. Full, chewy mouthfeel: dried fruit / caramel character similar to an aged doppelbock, with a citrus and floral hop profile behind it; the imperial stout characteristics seem to come through only in the density and the chocolate and currant notes. Vinous and complex, but ultimately not as satisfying or well-organized as many of the imperial stouts out there. 7.4.8.4.16=3.9
kennydiaz (52), staten island, New York, USA
Aug 28, 2008 ALMOST BLACK IN COLOR WITH A NICE CREAMY HEAD. GOES DOWN SMOOTH BURSTING WITH FLAVOR. ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST STOUTS.
Meikman (3), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
does not count  Aug 26, 2008 Poured out of the bomber, this has an impressively inky, black black color. Nothing beats the first sip through the creamy dark brown head. This meal feels like a double thick frappe, and tastes twice as good. Real smooth. One of my favorites, and my first rating.
kevd193213 (312), Coventry, Rhode Island, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Bomber. Oily black pout with a thick brown head. Aroma of burnt malt, coffee, nuts and chocolate. Taste of licorice, chocolate and coffee with a velvet mouthfeel. Long lasting slightly bitter finish.
BallyLoser (125), Bellevue, Washington, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Bottle: Incredible. Solid black pour. Nice blend of chocolate, coffee and expresso. Not a strong alcohol taste for the high content. One of the best I have had!
ElGaucho56 (376), USA
Aug 22, 2008 22 oz bomber. Pours a jet black with a very dark mocha brown head. Nose is quite deliciously complicated, with an intense burnt bread note as well as dark toffee, roasted coffee, and something like chocolate blueberries. Rooty licorice bitterness and baker’s chocolate battle it out on the palate, while the finish is equal parts minty hops and lovely vanilla bourbon warmth. Yes, this is a nice impy.
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