 TearsforBeers (173), Ohio, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 10, 2009 Pours a nice black with disappearing tan head. Aroma is nice as it warms - some fruit, roast, chocolate, good RIS tar. Flavor is similar to the aroma, very nice and roasty. Moderate body for a RIS. Overall, rather nice.
badgerben (3610), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 21, 2009 Black color with a quickly vanishing thin head. Aroma is a little salty, with some soy sauce and roasted barley. Thick, malty flavor. Some chocolate and very light coffee. Quite sweet. Simple but decent.
b33r (363), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 Average imperial stout that was pretty mild and uninteresting. There are so many out there, nothing made this memorable.
drowland (1432), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 5, 2009 Nice and drinkable, plus a gorgeous pour, but far from a high-quality imperial stout. The lingering flavor is better than the upfront. Just not enough complexity.
drfabulous (1275), Columbia, Missouri, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 14, 2009 Very malty and sweet for an Imperial stout. Taste is fairly light and medium body. Expected more.
DerWeg (780), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 14, 2009 Looks monster with dark heavy coat, noisy espesso head that lasts a minute leaving a ring, gold highlights. Smells of treacly roasty malts and some good coffee, Tastes surprisingly light and straightforward, especially on the front, leading to a sweeter finish and that sweetness holds to the palate and tongue. "Robust and Roasty" do not spring to mind. I like the rustic hint of British sourness. Good beer but not a very ambitiously contrived American RIS. It’s more about flavor and nuance than weight and intensity - disregard commercial description and enjoy what it is.
TeamTrappist (416), jericho, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Jul 9, 2009 Cask at Rattle and Hum. Poured typically black with a thin off white head. Nose was of dried fruits, burnt malts, coffee, and chocolate. I found the taste very fruity, with some hop notes, and could taste the chocolate. Felt it was a bit disjointed, maybe too much going on?Liked it but never going to be my fave RIS
BMan1113VR (2958), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 29, 2009 Bottle thanks to porterhouse. Pours with a black pour with a large mocha colored head. This beer stains the glass in a way that I like my stouts to do. Good lace at that., very good and full retention... will bump this up a point from my original rating. Aroma of roast, cocoa, leather, dark and red fruits, baking flour, figs, black licorice, and toffee. Taste is rich chocolate brownies, anise, banana esters, and a leathery finish. Slightly metallic with espresso notes. Good! Flavor is highly decadent. Slightly thin mouthfeel, water like with light bubbles. Great flavor, but overall score is hurt by some little things (mouthfeel is up there).
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