 MartinT (4373), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dec 28, 2002 Updated: Nov 13, 2005
The gaping gaze of a fierce chocolate bull mastiff paralyzed my tastebuds...With clenched oak teeth, colossal oily limbs and long blackberry molasses drool runs, it approached me with quizzical rage in its eyes and lunged forward to assail me...Grapes tumbled and roasted coffee beans rumbled until logic gambled and a hopstruck moan escaped my sweating visage...The beast had finally recognized its friend and proceeded to moisten my startled cheeks and forehead with humid anise and silky balsamic vinegar...A beautiful moment laced with sighs of relief...
Svesse (1806), Hässelby, Sweden
Oct 3, 2008 (Bottle, Stockholm Beer Festival, 20 Sep 2008) Pitch black colour with brief, brown head. Roasted, malty nose with notes of black coffee, dark chocolate and hints of citrussy hops. Roasted, malty taste with strong black coffee, liquorice, cocoa and hints of tar. Citrussy hops in a fairly bitter finish. Balanced sweetness. Brilliantly balanced with alcohol well hidden. Absolutely stunning beer! Beautiful!
taalhiker (109), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Oct 3, 2008 From bottle. Pours dark black with very little head. Huge chocolaty malt aroma.
Not as heavy inthe mouth as expected but full of coffee, chocolate and smoke. Don’t serve this too cold or you may be disappointed. Classic Stone brew.
Mette (145), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Oct 2, 2008 Den har godt nok ligget længe og ventet. Men det var også meningen. Fik den af Kenneth i foråret 2006. Farven er sort, skummet er brunt og forsvinder hurtigt. Duften er sherry/portvin, blommer, svedsker, rosiner, alkohol, lidt sød og mælkeagtig. Smagen er let støvet, gløgg, sprittet, mørke tørrede frugter, lidt bitter choko og igen lidt "mælket". Varmer lidt i halsen, let karboneret ikke så olieret som jeg egentlig havde forventet. Ikke rigtig noget bitterhed tilbage, den har mistet noget med tiden. Smagte en "frisk" af slagsen for ca. 1 ½ år siden som betydelig bedre kunne lide, men ikke ratede.
mwelsh13 (177), Maryland, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Opaque black pour with very little head. Great roast and chocolate aroma. Slightly dry at the first taste with a nice coffee taste. Some caramel, milk, and chocolate ice cream in there too. Light mouthfeel for an Imp Stout. Great beer, through and through.
BeerBaron617 (146), Novi, Michigan, USA
Sep 29, 2008 This is the 2008 release, and it was awesome. I’ve only had a few offerings from Stone, but they’ve all been amazing. This pours a very dark brown, almost black, with a brick red head. It almost reminds me of expedition stout, but not as heavy, It’s flavor is chocolaty,smoky, and has some coffee in it as well. Right on the finish there is a hint of cinnamon. This beer was fantastically crafted, and the price was right, which equals me getting a lot more. Cheers!
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