kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Sep 1, 2007 Date: 12/02/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest
Black, lasting tan head, big roasted malt aroma, big creamy body, nice roasted malt flavor, a touch of sweet licorish
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4
goldtwins (4079), Nesconset, New York, USA Feb 16, 2007 2005 SD Strong Ale Fest: Poured a very dark brown to black color with a small tan head. Big coffee aroma with a moderate sweetness. The flavor was roasty with nice notes of chocolate and some coffee. Very nice taste and aroma. ratman197 (3139), Arvada, Colorado, USA Mar 19, 2006 1 liter swingtop bottle poured an opaque brownish black with a small brown head. Aromas of chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt. Palate was full bodied and smooth. Flavors of coffee, bitter chocolate, and roasted malt with a smooth, lingering bittersweet finish.
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