 MatSciGuy (638), Rosemount, Minnesota, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 7, 2009 [Bottle] Pours pitch black with a very small, soapy beige head. Aroma is quite sweet, lots of malt, some roasty bitterness hidden back there, a touch of chocolate, vanilla, and some coffee. Mouthfeel is rich and smooth, and somewhat oily. Gains a little astringency toward the end that is accompanied by a little bit of tartness. Flavor matches the aroma pretty well. Alcohol is barely evident, except for a little sweetness in the aroma.
Acknud (788), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 4, 2009 Very dark and oily for a porter. Pours black with a small amber head. Aroma of coffee, chocolate, roasted malt. Flavor is great but I am thinking Impy while drinking it.
Cybercat (811), Georgia, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 3, 2009 Pours a deep, rich, opaque sable, nearly black, with a thick, dark tan head that dissipates slowly. Rich aroma has good coffee and smoky tones, and an overtone of miso or salted fish. Flavor has the same fishy/salty overtone, but is still pleasingly smoky with hints of roast coffee, unsweet chocolate and hops, and a nutty undertone. Texture is thick and smooth, leaving a whisper of sweetness in the lively aftertaste.
Gregis (1133), Shawnee, Kansas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Bottle courtesy of kmweaver. Pours black with a small mocha head that diminishes to a thin ring and a few islands of bubbles at the surface. The nose is a big sweet blend of roasted malt, chocolate, tart dark fruit, coffee, tobacco and alcohol. Full-bodied and oily-slick with fine carbonation and a roasty, mildly tart/acidic finish. The flavor follows the nose with an emphasis on the dark roasted malt, tobacco and tart dark fruit notes. This is an interesting and tasty brew. Thanks again for sending it my way, Ken. :)
blipp (1685), Newark, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 25, 2008 2007 bottle. Pours near black with a tan head. Sweet chocolate aroma with roasted malt, caramel and dark fruits. The flavor brings a heavier roasted note than the aroma with a touch of fruit and smoke, as well as some chocolatey sweetness. Nice and long roasty finish.
KimJohansen (7128), Copenhagen V, Denmark
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 23, 2008 Coutesy of Storm. Black with medium beige head. Sweet aroma with loads of roasted malt, coffee and chokolate. Flavour is very sweet and full bodied with plenty of roasted malt, chocolate and coffee. Soft mouthfeel. Nice.
ucfknightscott (46), Casselberry, Florida, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 22, 2008 Pours smooth, black and oily. A thin tan head emerges as the strong aroma fills the air. The nose is pungent with milk chocolate, dark fruits, and coffee. The taste is complex, constantly evolving as the beer warms. Raisins and licorice become more apparent as the beer nears room temperature. Hardly a porter, it should be called an imperial stout. An excellent beer from a company who knows how to brew dark beers. A+
josuemucho (86), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 22, 2008 Pours a motoroil colour. Chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt in the nose. Taste matched the aroma with a touch of dark fruit and possibly licorice as it warmed. Very solid. I have wanting to try this for two years and it did not disappoint.
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