 Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Jun 23, 2002 Updated: Sep 10, 2004
Release 2004:
The beer after defection from the 22-ounce brown bottle sets in the glass as black as a starless night with the head modest and frothy in size, the color that of rich chocolate, the lace a thin and clinging sheet to the glass. Nose has a deep roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate aroma, toasted grains and a sugary sweetness, the start is rich in malt, sweet with the top as full as they get. Finish has a benign acidity, the hops majestic in their spiciness, quite dry and long lingering aftertaste and a noticeable belly warming, another great release of this magnificent beer, and to think at one time I thought it to strong; your palate does change over the years
Release 2003:
The beer as it sets in my 30 plus year old “Chimay Chalice”, is as black as they come, the head is prodigious in size, a beauteous chocolate brown color and spumous in texture as it evaporates in the blink of an eye, the resultant lace forms a “Victoria Secrets” like sheet of lace “See-through” got to love that? Nose is dominated by the toasted grain aroma, backed up by the coffee, chocolate, and a fresh and pleasing crispness I find so appealing. Start is ambrosial, thickly malted with the top as thick as the “Ice” in Maine Today! Briskly acidic, hops spanking in their spiciness and the aftertaste desert bleached bone dry, and my most highly ranked Imperial, and one of my most favorite Stone Brewing Creations, which is a tie with the rest of their beers, except for that Levitation stuff, just kidding “Arrogant Nipple”, I mean Greg!
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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