 BBB63 (3810), La Porte, Indiana, USA
Nov 13, 2007
Tap at Maproom, Tulip @$6, served initially too cold : Pitch black topped by a creamy beige head that lefts outstanding lace on the glass. The nose detected rich bittersweet chocolate, aromatic coffee, hint of walnut, and unexpected pineapple and grassy hop vapours.
Fresh hop acidity and lush bitterness greets ya first and is supported by a chocolate and slight smoke finish. Also noted some twangy liquorice and sweet plum. The alcohol help cleanse the palate.
The mouth feel is aggressive and warming with a knock down dryness, astringent to some degree. I thought this would be sweeter and thicker but instead found a very drinkable hopped up Imperial Stout (a bit too much for this to gather top rating from me but still a lovely brew).
csbosox (977), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Cask @ GTMW ’08 (I must have had 4 glasses of this) Aroma is wonderful hops and roast. Thick bodied, very smooth. Taste is sweet malt, roast, and wonderfully spicy hops. A nice finish.
A beauty on cask.
Bockyhorsey (2033), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Sampled @ Tucson Gathering courtesy of cbkschubert bottle #172. Oatmeal aroma on the nose. Black body with tan head. Thick creamy body texture with chocolate and oatmeal flavor present. Good thick stout. Thanks Craig.
edmajorjoe (52), Vail, Arizona, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Oatmeal stout looking with a thick, rich head on the slow pour. It’s a dark beauty with a sweet smell and delectable palate to last a while.
highibus (270), Vail, Arizona, USA
Oct 4, 2008 deep dark with a fluffy tan head. aroma of coffee and alcohol. medium body and a good alcohol finish.
stankenk (60), Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
Sep 28, 2008 ABR ’08 - Pours deep dark brown with a brownish orange head. The nose is heavily roasted malt, tons of vanilla, & fresh hops. Comes across the palate as medium thick bodied with really soft carbonation. The flavor starts with overly sweet roasted malts, almost syrupy sweetness that is overpowering and there are some hops hiding in the background. The finish is almost like drinking chocolate straight. It did hide the alcohol well, but it was hiding behind sweetness . Very tasty brew; I could sip this forever.
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