lemasney (398), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Mar 30, 2008 Sampler at Princeton. A dark, flat, brown color with a tan thick, great head. A very heavy weight on the tongue, with musky chocolate, coffee, and nut flavors and aroma. Very hoppy. A great stout. hopdog (5609), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Dec 2, 2007 On tap at the Downtown Philly location. Poured a dark brown color with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas of coffee (originally I was getting lighter coffee but as I drank more and smelled more, the coffee got stronger in the aromas), roast, lactose, and some chocolate. Tastes of coffee, lactose, cream, caramel, roast, and light chocolate. Lacing left on the glass. CaptainCougar (5520), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Nov 27, 2007 On tap at the 2007 GABF: Nearly opaque dark mahogany with a small creamy dark tan head. Aroma of sweet dark caramel and chocolate with a hint of espresso. Body starts fairly thin with a lightly caramel maltiness and some smooth mild dark chocolate and coffee. Very drinkable but needs more body. keepersj12 (810), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Nov 21, 2007 On tap at the brew pub in Philly. Really nice stout. Coffee aroma and flavor and a wonderful creamy feel. Nice and malty. Chocolate comes through. Dry finish. Good stuff. goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Oct 30, 2007 GABF 2007: Poured black with a tan head. Big coffee aroma. Coffee start to the flavor with a semi-sweet roasty finish. Light to medium body. Dogbrick (2869), Columbus, Ohio, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Oct 27, 2007 On draught at the Princeton location: Pours flat black with a medium thick tan head that has good retention. Patchy lacing. Aroma of coffee with roasted malt and hops. Full-bodied with a robust coffee character. Flavors of sweet chocolate and roasted malt along with a fair amount of bitter hops. The finish is creamy and smooth with a tasty coffee flavor and aftertaste. Overall this is a solid coffee Stout. kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 | Oct 21, 2007 Date: 10/12/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, GABF
black, fine beige head,
sweet dark chocolate aroma with a rich roasted coffee essence,
creamy body,
rich roasted coffee flavor, touch of dark chocolate, lasting roasted finish,
a good pint of coffee
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.5/5.0 Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4
BeerandBlues2 (3230), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Oct 17, 2007 GABF ’07. Pours amber with a small, creamy, frothy, white head, lasting with good lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (molasses, chocolate, toasted grain), average hops (herbs), average yeast (leather) with notes of smoke. Medium bodied, creamy texture, average carbonation, and a bitter finish. Average duration, moderate sweetness, light acidity and bitterness.
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